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Zaca's manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. zacaensis

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Zaca Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glandulosa subsp. zacaensis)

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant is a shrub, and like many shrubs, it may have woody stems or branches that could pose a chewing hazard.
  • The plant is associated with areas that can experience wildfires; therefore, it may be associated with rough and dry terrain.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the plant is a shrub, and like many shrubs, it may have woody stems or branches that could pose a risk of poking or scratching if children are playing nearby.
  • The plant is associated with areas that can experience wildfires; therefore, it may be associated with rough and dry terrain.

Zaca Manzanita, scientifically known as Arctostaphylos glandulosa subsp. zacaensis, is a perennial shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa subsp. zacaensis (Eastw.) P.V. Wells
  • Common Names: Zaca's Manzanita, Zaca Lake Manzanita
  • Family: Ericaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. howellii (Eastw.)
    • Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw. ssp. howellii
  • Note: The text indicates that Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. glandulosa is the accepted name and that Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. zacaensis (Eastw.) P. Wells is not an active name. However, it also refers to Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. zacaensis as an accepted name in other references.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Zaca Manzanita grows primarily in the western foothills.
  • It's found in areas like Zaca Lake, Santa Barbara County, and near Zaca Peak, California.
  • The plant is associated with chaparral environments.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a shrub.
  • It is a low-growing manzanita.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The California Tortoiseshell butterfly has been observed on Zaca Manzanita.

Resources and Further Information

  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • Calscape
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • USGS (United States Geological Survey)