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pinkbracted manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pringlei ssp. drupacea

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pinkbract Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pringlei ssp. drupacea)

The Pinkbract Manzanita, scientifically known as Arctostaphylos pringlei ssp. drupacea, is a beautiful flowering shrub native to certain regions of the United States. It is also known by the common names Pink-bracted Manzanita, Pinkbracted Manzanita, Pringle Manzanita, or Pringle's Manzanita.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has slightly fuzzy, sticky foliage.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has slightly fuzzy, sticky foliage.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pringlei C. Parry ssp. drupacea (C. Parry) P. Wells
  • Family: Ericaceae (Heath family)
  • Genus: Arctostaphylos
  • Synonyms:
    • Arctostaphylos drupacea (Parry) J.F.Macbr.
    • Arctostaphylos pringlei Parry subsp. drupacea (Parry) P.V. Wells
    • Arctostaphylos pringlei var. drupacea
    • Arctostaphylos pringlei Parry ssp. drupacea (Parry) P.V. Wells

Distribution and Habitat

  • This subspecies of Arctostaphylos pringlei is native to the United States.
  • It grows at elevations between 4000 and 7000 feet.
  • Specific regions include southern California and Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a shrub or small tree.
  • New growth exhibits a reddish hue, transitioning to green-gray foliage.
  • The foliage is described as slightly fuzzy and sticky.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • Plant height typically ranges from 3 to 6 feet, and width from 2 to 5 feet.