species 97 observations
Fresno Ceanothus
Ceanothus fresnensis
Field notes
Ceanothus fresnensis is a species of shrub in the family Rhamnaceae known by the common name Fresno mat. It is endemic to California, where it grows in central sections of the Sierra Nevada and its foothills. Its habitat includes dry woodland and coniferous forest.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Ceanothus Stem Gall Moth, California Tortoiseshell, Pacuvius Duskywing, Pale Swallowtail
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it

Ceanothus Bud Gall Midge, Pacific Flat-Headed Borer
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it


Margined Calligrapher, White-bowed Smoothwing, Common Grass Skimmer, Western Yellowjacket
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Echo Azure
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.