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Parry manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos parryana ssp. tumescens
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos parryana)
Arctostaphylos parryana, commonly known as Parry Manzanita or Snow Lodge Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California. The name "Manzanita" is Spanish for "little apple," a reference to its fruit.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows berries.
- This plant has a red bark.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos parryana
- Common Names: Parry Manzanita, Snow Lodge Manzanita
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
- Subspecies: Arctostaphylos parryana Lemmon subsp. parryana
- Synonym: Arctostaphylos manzanita
Distribution and Habitat
- Parry Manzanita is endemic to California.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- It is an erect, tree-like shrub reaching up to two meters (approximately 6 feet) in height and width.
- The plant forms dense thickets.
- It has red-barked stems.
- It features light-green, evergreen foliage.
- It produces drooping panicles of white or pink flowers.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Arctostaphylos comes from the Greek words for "bear grapes," as its fruits are reportedly enjoyed by bears.
- Manzanita cider can be made from its fruit.