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

introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Natural Habitat N/A

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern Western Transverse Ranges (northwest Santa Monica Mtns

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Central Western CA

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden by Carol Bornstein Natural Habitat Bluffs

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

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,