Lycium californicum - California Box Thorn (Plant) Fire introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic

introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Natural Habitat N/A

It is found along the coast in sand dunes and windy bluffs

July Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 20ft

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus fasciculatus 'Casitas' Common Name Casitas Chaparral Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Spreads to form small colonies

Lycium californicum - California Box Thorn (Plant) Fire introduced by Santa Barbara BotanicBox thorn makes an excellent barrier plant due to its thorny branches. It is also a good bird plant, since its berries attract birds and the thorns act as a deterrent to predators such as the family cat. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Lycium californicum Common Name California Box Thorn Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,