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Buttonwillow is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 1,266 at the 2000 census. The center of population of California is located in Buttonwillow.

Buttonwillow was named for the buttonbush (Rubiaceae Cephalanthus occidentalis), which resembles the willow. A lone button bush served as a landmark on an old trans-valley trail, and was used by ancient Yokut Indian as a meeting place, later becoming the site of settlers' stock rodeos. This tree is listed as California Historical Landmark No. 492. This landmark is now know as the Buttonwillow Tree.

Buttonwillow is a major stop for motorists traveling on Interstate 5. It includes a number of gas stations including (Exxon, Chevron, and Arco), a McDonald's, a Carl's Jr., and a Travel Centers of America truck stop. These are all located at the exit of State Highway 58. There is a large electrical substation next to the town that is a part of a major North-South transmission corridor. It marks the northern end of Path 26 across the Transverse Ranges and the southern end of the Path 15 power lines.

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