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Arctostaphylos ×parvifolia
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos ×parvifolia
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctostaphylos parvifolia
Arctostaphylos parvifolia, also known as small-leaf manzanita or gravel manzanita, is a plant species belonging to the Ericaceae (Heath) family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub, so if reachable, pets may be tempted to chew on it.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos parvifolia Howell
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms and related species:
- Arctostaphylos X parvifolia Howell (pro sp.) glandulosa nevadensis
- Arctostaphylos edmundsii var. parvifolia
- Related ITIS Name: Arctostaphylos x parvifolia T.J. Howell (pro sp.) (TSN 23511)
Distribution and Habitat
- Arctostaphylos parvifolia is native to California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It's a shrub.
- Arctostaphylos edmundsii var. parvifolia 'Bronzemat' has flat, mat-like stems.
- Leaves are gray-green, flushing bronze in early spring.
- Forms a compact mound.
- Reaches up to 2 feet in height.
- Features shiny foliage and light pink flowers.
Additional Information
- Arctostaphylos parvifolia was described by Thomas Jefferson Howell in 1901.
- It is a dicot.
- Arctostaphylos edmundsii var. parvifolia 'Bert Johnson' is native to the Monterey area.