narrowleaf buckbrush Rhamnaceae Ceanothus cuneatus (Hook.) Nutt.   symbol: CECU
	Leaf: Opposite, simple, persistent, arranged in clusters, small (1/4 to 3/4 inch long), narrow, grayish-green and generally smooth, margins entire or occasionally with 1 or 2 teeth near the apex, petiole very short. Flower: Monoecious; perfect, and complete. Small white or yellow flowers borne in small, loose clusters. Fruit: Small, 3-lobed, rounded capsule up to 1/4 inch in diameter, each lobe has a horn near its apex, occur in clusters. Twig: Lateral branchlets are short, rigid, and thorn-like, typically grow at right angles to main stem, opposite, reddish brown to gray. Bark: Gray and smooth when young, becoming gray-brown with age. Form: Most commonly an erect, evergreen shrub commonly 3 to 8 feet tall, but can be prostrate, especially at higher elevations, spiny.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Ceanothus cuneatus can be found (opens a new window). USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Ceanothus cuneatus is native to North America.