Pronounced (approximate): see-ah-NOH-thus her-BAY-see-us
Rounded clusters contain many tiny white flowers. Narrow finely toothed leaves have three strong basal veins.
Narrow-leaved New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus herbaceus): flower details. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Rhamnaceae
Life cycle Perennial woody
Blooms May–June
Height 1 to 3 feet
Habitat part shade, sun; upland woods, prairies, barrens
Common names: Narrow-leaved New Jersey Tea
Bloom timing varies with latitude, weather and local conditions.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
part shade, sun; upland woods, prairies, barrens. Flowering season: May–June.
New Jersey Tea has broader, more egg-shaped leaves. This species has relatively narrow leaves tapering toward both ends.
Rounded clusters contain many tiny white flowers.
Narrow finely toothed leaves have three strong basal veins.
Low woody stems form a small shrub. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
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Native in North America.
Reported U.S. distribution
AR, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Includes native and introduced state records where listed; a state record does not imply occurrence in every county.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Narrow-leaved New Jersey Tea in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.