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Roof's manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. roofii

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Arctostaphylos manzanita: An Overview

Arctostaphylos manzanita, often called Common Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub. Several subspecies and related species are mentioned, including Roof's Manzanita, Contra Costa Manzanita, and Wieslander's Manzanita.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a shrub, Arctostaphylos manzanita may have woody stems or branches that could pose a chewing hazard.

Considerations for Children

  • As a shrub, Arctostaphylos manzanita may have woody stems or branches that could pose a hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita
  • Common Names: Common Manzanita, Roof's Manzanita, Contra Costa Manzanita, Wieslander's Manzanita, Whiteleaf Manzanita, Little Sur Manzanita
  • Genus: Arctostaphylos
  • Family: Ericaceae
  • Subspecies (examples):
    • Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. roofii (Gankin) P.V. Wells (Roof's Manzanita)
  • Synonyms (potentially outdated):
    • Arctostaphylos roofii Gankin
    • Arctostaphylos pungens subsp. manzanita (Parry) Roof

Morphological Characteristics

  • An evergreen shrub that typically grows to 2 meters (6 feet) in height and width.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to California.
  • Specific mentions of locations within California include Shasta-Trinity.

Quirky Facts

  • James Roof, a former director of Berkeley’s Regional Parks Botanic Garden, was notably impressed by the beauty of one subspecies, indicating its aesthetic appeal.
  • The Franciscan manzanita, related to Arctostaphylos manzanita, was once considered unseen in the wild for eight decades, highlighting the conservation challenges some manzanita species face.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is mentioned as a source of information and images.
  • Flora of North America Vol. 8 is referenced.
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • ITIS Catalogue of Life