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Peninsular manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos peninsularis
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Peninsular Manzanita (Arctostaphylos peninsularis)
Arctostaphylos peninsularis, commonly known as Peninsular Manzanita, is a shrub native to California and Baja California.
Considerations for Pets
- Manzanita trees can have small parts (leaves, berries) that, if ingested, could cause gastrointestinal upset.
- Manzanita plants are often found in gardens, so pets exploring outdoor spaces might encounter them.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos peninsularis P.V. Wells
- Subspecies: Arctostaphylos peninsularis subsp. peninsularis
- Family: Ericaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym Symbol: ARPE9
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in California, particularly in the Peninsular Ranges of Southern California and Baja California.
- Also found along the crest and eastern rim of the Sierra de Juarez.
- Prefers full sun and sandy soils, as observed in the Monterey Peninsula.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Peninsular Manzanita is a perennial shrub.
- It typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 feet.
Quirky Facts
- There are 96 known species of manzanita in California.