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James R. Shevock

Perennial, shrubs, trees, very aromatic, sometimes thorny
Leaves generally alternate, simple to pinnately compound (sometimes reduced to spines), prominently oil-gland-dotted; stipules 0
Inflorescence: cyme, raceme, or flowers solitary, generally bracted
Flower generally bisexual, generally strongly aromatic; sepals generally 5, free or fused at base, generally persistent; petals generally 5, free or fused at base, generally whitish or greenish; stamens generally 2–4 X petal number; ovary generally superior, generally lobed, chambers generally 4–5, ovules generally many
Fruit: berry, drupe, winged achene, or capsule, generally aromatic
Seeds generally oily
Genera in family: ± 150 genera, ± 1500 species: especially tropical, warm temp, especially s Africa, Australia; used or cultivated for food (Citrus , 50 species), perfume, medicine, timber, ornamental (Choisya, Skimmia , etc.). Some TOXIC: oils may promote localized sunburn or produce dermatitis.


Species in genus: 1 sp.: s CA, Baja CA
Etymology: (Latin: resembling Cneorum , an old world genus)


C. dumosum (Nutt.) Baill.


Shrub, generally < 1.5 m, glabrous, evergreen
Stem intricately branched
Leaves opposite, simple, 1–2.5 cm, ± linear, entire, glabrous
Inflorescence: cluster, generally axillary; flowers 1–3
Fruit: berry, 5–6 mm diam, reddish brown, spheric, resin-dotted
Seeds 1–2, 5–6 mm, ± spheric, dark brown
Ecology: Mesas, bluffs near coast
Elevation: < 800 m.
Bioregional distribution: s South Coast, s Channel Islands (San Clemente Island)
Distribution outside California: Baja California

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