Plant · GBIF taxon 2987780
Ocean spray
Holodiscus discolorAlso known as Creambush, Ironwood, Mountain Spray, Rock-spiraea
Ocean spray is an arching western shrub with finely lobed leaves and billowing clusters of tiny cream flowers. Its dense, hard wood and persistent brown flower clusters make mature plants recognizable beyond the blooming season.
flowering shrubwestern woodlandcream flower clusters
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Produces energy through photosynthesis and draws water and minerals through its roots
Predators
- deer
- elk
- leaf-eating insects
ThreatsLand clearing, repeated severe fire, browsing, drought, and invasive plant competition
HabitatsDry woodland, forest edges, rocky slopes, chaparral, and stream terraces
Life spanA perennial woody shrub that can persist for several decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRosaceae
- SpeciesHolodiscus discolor
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid breaking branches or stripping the unusually hard wood from living shrubs.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for arching stems carrying frothy cream flower clusters.
- Observe: Compare fresh pale blooms with older clusters that dry to brown.
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