Question: Hi, Please verify my ID of the following: The leaves are simple, alternate and toothed. The leaf stem is minutely …
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Hi, Please verify my ID of the following: The leaves are simple, alternate and toothed. The leaf stem is minutely hairy. The flowers were white and in a loose spike. Based on the leaves and flower type, my assumption is that its Ceanothus americanus, however most references state this C. americanus as more shrub-like. The plant was less than 2ft tall, and appeared more herbaceous. It was located in southeastern CT, in a dry wooded areas along a road. Thank you!
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Dear eehrlich, you appear to have photographed Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey tea). Your particular individual has sparser flowers than normal, but other features fit very well for this taxon. Best wishes.
