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La Panza manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pilosula
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
La Panza Manzanita
Learn about the La Panza Manzanita, a rare native shrub found primarily in the Central Coast region of California.
Considerations for Pets
- Manzanitas in general can have reddish bark, which might attract some pets.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the plant as growing into a "little gray ball," reaching up to 4 feet in height, potentially making it accessible to children.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pilosula
- Common Names: La Panza Manzanita, Santa Margarita Manzanita
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
- Synonyms: Arctostaphylos pilosula Jeps. & Wies. ex Jeps.
- 'La Panza' manzanita is also mentioned as a hybrid of Arctostaphylos silvicola and A. Stanfordiana Bakerii.
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the Central Coast region of California, primarily in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
- Specifically found in areas like Indian Knob and the Guidetti Ranch, San Luis Obispo, CA and La Panza Range.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows into a small, rounded shrub, described as a "little gray ball."
- Reaches a mature size of approximately 4 feet in height.
- New foliage is velvety gray, aging to a smooth gray.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that they are drought tolerant, but doesn't specify it's invasive.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed to be visited by bees, even on cold January days.
- Serves as a host plant for various folivorous insects.
Other Names
- Bearberry or Kinnikinnick.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden provides gardening tips and ideas.
- Garden Guides offers plant information, identification assistance, and gardening advice.
- Discover Life has information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arctostaphylos pilosula.
- CalPhotos hosts photos of Arctostaphylos pilosula.