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Wells' manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos wellsii
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Manzanita: A Diverse Genus
The term "Manzanita" refers to plants within the genus Arctostaphylos. This genus is comprised of many different species and subspecies, several of which are detailed below.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Manzanita species can grow as shrubs with a red trunk and stems and are present in home landscapes.
- The text references "red-brown bark" which pets may chew on if accessible.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
- Genus: Arctostaphylos
- Several subspecies and varieties of Arctostaphylos manzanita are mentioned, including:
- Arctostaphylos manzanita subsp. elegans (Jeps.) P.V. Wells
- Arctostaphylos manzanita var. elegans (Jeps.)
- Arctostaphylos manzanita subsp. roofii (Gankin) P.V. Wells
- Other species mentioned:
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
- Arctostaphylos pilosula (Wells' Manzanita/La Panza Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos wellsii (Wells' Manzanita/Pismo Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola (P.V. Wells) V.T. Parker, M.C. Vasey & J.E. Keeley (Island Manzanita/Island-loving Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos hookeri G. Don subsp. ravenii P.V. Wells (Raven's Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos nummularia subsp. mendocinoensis (P.V. Wells) V.T. Parker (Pygmy Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos peninsularis P.V. Wells (Peninsular Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos canescens Eastw. (Hoary Manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos catalinae P.V. Wells (Santa Catalina Island Manzanita)
- Synonym: Arctostaphylos elegans
Distribution and Habitat
- Several species are native to California, including:
- Arctostaphylos pilosula (La Panza Manzanita), is a rare native shrub
- Specific locations mentioned:
- Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo (general manzanita)
- Sonoma County, California (Arctostaphylos manzanita)
- Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola is referred to as "island manzanita," suggesting an island habitat.
Morphological Characteristics
- A specific Manzanita is described as having "gray foliage, red trunk and stems, a very clean and neat 'reserved' plant with red-brown bark."
- Raven's Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri subsp. ravenii) is described as a "low shrublet creeping."
Quirky Facts
- Manzanita flower essence is associated with seeing and respecting "inner and outer beauty."
Further Information
- The Jepson Manual is mentioned as a source of information.
- Discover Life has a page about Arctostaphylos wellsii.