Longevity of nonsprouting Ceanothus
American Midland Naturalist
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Abstract
Evidence is presented indicating species of Ceanothus in the subgenus Cerastes are generally longer-lived than species in the subgenus Euceanothus. It is proposed that this is due, at least in part, to the unique stem morphology of the former. The stems of these plants have a ribbed appearance which arises when branches die. This longitudinal channeling results in less nonphotosynthetic tissue to support and an overall greater efficiency in competing for light and moisture in the chaparral.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Longevity of nonsprouting Ceanothus |
| Series title | American Midland Naturalist |
| DOI | 10.2307/2424191 |
| Volume | 93 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | University of Notre Dame |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Ecological Research Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 504 |
| Last page | 507 |
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