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Santa Rosa Island manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos confertiflora
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctostaphylos confertiflora (Santa Rosa Island Manzanita)
Arctostaphylos confertiflora, commonly known as the Santa Rosa Island Manzanita, is a rare shrub species endemic to California.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is typically grown in a windy climate.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos confertiflora Eastw.
- Common Name: Santa Rosa Island Manzanita
- Family: Ericaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Arctostaphylos subcordata var. confertiflora (Eastw.) Munz
Distribution and Habitat
- This manzanita species is endemic to California, specifically Santa Rosa Island.
- It also grows on Santa Cruz Island.
- It can be found in island oak woodlands and mixed oak communities.
Ecological Role
- The Santa Rosa Island Manzanita is listed as endangered by both the U.S. government and the state of California.
- Years of grazing have contributed to its endangered status.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Arctostaphylos confertiflora is described as a shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
Additional Information
- The species was described in 1934 from a collection made years earlier "in a sheltered dell south of Black Mountain," Santa Rosa Island.
- It thrives in sunny locations.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- CalPhotos: Offers images of Arctostaphylos confertiflora.