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Mt. Tamalpais manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. montana
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. montana
Also known as Mt. Tamalpais Manzanita or Mt. Tam Manzanita, Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. montana is a subspecies of manzanita native to Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is commonly found on hot, dry slopes.
- Berries are produced in the summer.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos hookeri G. Don ssp. montana (Eastw.) P. Wells
- Family: Ericaceae
- Synonyms: Arctostaphylos montana (Eastw.) P.V. Wells (formerly)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found on Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California.
- Grows on south-facing slopes.
- Often found in serpentine chaparral, mixed with serpentine obligate or facultative shrubs, sometimes with serpentine outcrops.
Morphological Characteristics
- Mound-like growth habit.
- Stems are on the ground.
- Pink flowers bloom throughout winter and sometimes into spring.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in connection with the Mt. Tam Jewelflower and Oakland Star Lily.
Related Species
- Arctostaphylos canescens
- Arctostaphylos sensitiva
- Arctostaphylos manzanita
- Arctostaphylos glandulosa
- Arctostaphylos vestita
- Arctostaphylos tomentosa
- Arctostaphylos auriculata
- Arctostaphylos hookeri subsp. franciscana
- Arctostaphylos hookeri subsp. subcordata
- Arctostaphylos eastwoodiana