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Oso manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos osoensis

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Oso Manzanita (Arctostaphylos osoensis)

Arctostaphylos osoensis, commonly known as Oso Manzanita, is a species of manzanita native to California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos osoensis P.V. Wells
  • Common Name: Oso Manzanita
  • Family: Ericaceae (heaths)
  • Genus: Arctostaphylos Adans. (bearberry, manzanitas)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Oso Manzanita is endemic to San Luis Obispo County, California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is described as a shrub with a perennial duration.
  • The Oso Manzanita should be grown outdoors.