Common Name: flannelbush
Scientific Name: Fremontodendron
Clade: Vascular, seed producing, angiosperm, dicot
Date Collected: April 19, 2011
Location collected: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens - UCLA; far back of the garden, follow the steps up.
Habitat: the plant prefers light and medium loamy soils, requires well-drained
soil;prefers acid, neutral and alkaline soils, and can grow in very alkaline soils. it can grow in semi-shade or no shade. it requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. It is native to California.
Nativity: Native
Special Notes: The bark can be made into cordage then used in making nets;The plant is part of a North American formula called essiac which is a popular
treatment for cancer.
Resources: http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Fremontodendron%20californicum
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=FREMO2
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