mophead hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Member of hydrangeas (genus Hydrangea)
hydrangea family (family Hydrangeaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
blue, pale blue, purple, pale purple, red purple, pink, cream, white, other colors in flowering plants

There are no other wild species of this genus in California.

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Likely a waif.

Toxicity of hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 7 (6 are research grade)

Locations:

• Kauai, HI: 5
• San Pedro Valley CP: 2

Months:

• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 0
• Apr.: 1
• May: 1
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1
• Aug.: 0
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 2
• Nov.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Hydrangea macrophylla → iNaturalist – CalPhotos
• not listed → Calflora – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora