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Do you know what this plant is? It was seen in Eastern Oregon @~4000ft and grows in large thickets.
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Plant ID #785093
Asked March 25, 2022, 11:37 AM EDT
Do you know what this plant is? It was seen in Eastern Oregon @~4000ft and grows in large thickets.
Union County Oregon
Expert Response
Yes. It is commonly called snowbrush or slickleaf.
Botanical name: Ceanothus velutinus.
It is a common forest pioneer species with nitrogen fixing capabilities.
Botanical name: Ceanothus velutinus.
It is a common forest pioneer species with nitrogen fixing capabilities.
