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Nissenan manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos nissenana
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctostaphylos nissenana
Arctostaphylos nissenana is a species of manzanita known by the common name Nissenan manzanita. Another common name is Eldorado Manzanita.
Considerations for Pets
- Manzanitas, in general, have berries.
- This species of manzanita becomes a tree as it ages.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos nissenana Merriam
- Family: Ericaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Arctostaphylos nisseniana Merriam
- Nomenclatural Reference: Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 1918, xxxi. 102.
Distribution and Habitat
- Arctostaphylos nissenana is endemic to California.
- It is found in east-central California (Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, Placer Counties).
Morphological Characteristics
- Arctostaphylos nissenana is a shrub, often described as small.
- It is a perennial plant, living for more than two years.
- It develops in an erect manner and can become a tree over time, developing a bare stem and a thick crown.
- Leaves are evergreen and are longer, 1/2 to 1 inch (1 to 2.5 cm).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- This species is interconnected to manzanita and bear clover.
Resources
- CalPhotos: Offers photos.
- Garden Guides: Provides plant and gardening information.
- California Native Plant Society
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arctostaphylos nissenana.