noun
- a shrub of the buckthorn family native to North America, typically having clusters of small blue, white, or pink flowers
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The ceanothus bloomed beautifully in the spring garden.
- Native ceanothus species are drought-tolerant and perfect for xeriscaping.
- The blue flowers of the ceanothus attracted many bees and butterflies.
- She planted several ceanothus shrubs along the hillside for erosion control.
- The California lilac, or ceanothus, is a popular choice for native plant gardens.
- Wild ceanothus can be found growing naturally in chaparral regions.