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Konocti manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans
Also known as Konocti common manzanita or Konocti manzanita, Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans is a subspecies of the Common manzanita.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita C. Parry ssp. elegans (Jepson) P. Wells
- Family: Ericaceae
- Synonyms:
- Arctostaphylos elegans Jepson
- Arctostaphylos manzanita Parry subsp. elegans (Eastw.) P.V. Wells
- Arctostaphylos manzanita var. elegans (Jeps.) P.V. Wells
- Element Code: PDERI04271
Distribution and Habitat
- Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans is endemic to California.
- Specifically, it is found in the mountains of Lake County, California.
- It grows in Chaparral and Central Oak Woodland environments.
- It may exist at specific sites that are protected under CEQA.
- Found around Mt. Konocti.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an evergreen shrub.
- It grows to a height and width of approximately 2 meters (6 feet).
- It develops a bare stem, creating a thick crown.
- It has bright green foliage and produces white flowers.
- It is in leaf January 12th and flowers from February to April.
- It is hardy to zone (UK) 8.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Honeybees are observed visiting its blossoms.
Further Information
- Steve Hurst - USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
- Flora of North America Vol. 8.
- Wikimedia Commons.