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Baker's manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos bakeri
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (Baker's manzanita)
Baker's Manzanita (Arctostaphylos bakeri)
Baker's Manzanita is a striking evergreen shrub endemic to specific regions of California. This plant belongs to the genus Arctostaphylos, a group commonly known as manzanitas, a Spanish term meaning "little apples."
Considerations for Pets
- Manzanitas are shrubs and small trees that may have small, berry-like fruit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos bakeri Eastw.
- Common Name: Baker's Manzanita
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
- Rank: Subspecies (e.g., Arctostaphylos bakeri Eastw. ssp. bakeri)
- Synonyms:
- Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. bakeri
- Arctostaphylos pungens ssp. bakeri
- Subspecies:
- Arctostaphylos bakeri ssp. bakeri
- Arctostaphylos bakeri ssp. sublaevis P.V. Wells – The Cedars Manzanita
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Sonoma County, California.
- Specifically found on dry serpentine soils.
- Grows in chaparral vegetation.
Morphological Characteristics
- A durable upright manzanita.
- Reaches 5 - 6 ft. tall and wide.
- Some sources report it grows to 10ft.
Conservation Status
- Listed as rare and "seriously endangered" by the CNPS (California Native Plant Society).
- Subject to recovery plans as an endangered plant.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: USDA Symbol: ARBA4