Pronunciation: see-a-NO-thus kord-yoo-LAY-tus
Common name: Mountain whitethorn
Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn)
Habitat: Dry open flats and slopes, montane coniferous
forest, 5000-10000', San Jacintos, San Gabriels, San
Bernardinos, Panamints, Mt. Pinos
Blooming period: May to July
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Ceanothus
2) cordulatus