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Del Mar manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. crassifolia
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Del Mar Manzanita
The Del Mar Manzanita, a rare native shrub, is a plant of considerable conservation interest. This content provides an overview of its key characteristics and ecological significance.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has red bark, potentially attractive to pets.
- Has a rambling form.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has red bark, potentially attractive to children.
- Has a rambling form.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. crassifolia (Jepson) P. Wells
- Common Names: Del Mar Manzanita, Costa Baja Manzanita
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Arctostaphylos glandulosa var. crassifolia
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
- Specifically found in coastal San Diego, including Torrey Pines and Del Mar areas.
- Grows in eroding sandstone soils.
Ecological Role
- Listed as an endangered species in the U.S. and California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A clean gray manzanita with red bark.
- Has a rambling form.
- Shrub-like growth habit, wider than tall when mature.
Further Information
- Calscape.com