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Rainbow manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos rainbowensis

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Rainbow Manzanita (Arctostaphylos rainbowensis)

Arctostaphylos rainbowensis, commonly known as Rainbow Manzanita, is a species of manzanita endemic to California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos rainbowensis J. Keeley & Massihi
  • Common Name: Rainbow Manzanita
  • Family: Ericaceae (Heather Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym Element Code: PDERI042T0

Distribution and Habitat

  • Rainbow Manzanita is known only from California.
  • Specifically found in northwestern San Diego County and adjacent Riverside County, especially in the mountains of San Diego County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a burl-forming manzanita.
  • It makes a "cute little bush".
  • It has non-glandular foliage and spherical lignotubers.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is very rare and endangered throughout its range.