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pinemat
Scientific Name: Ceanothus diversifolius
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis)
Arctostaphylos nevadensis, commonly known as pinemat manzanita, is a species of manzanita.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces berries.
- Historically, a related species, Kinnikinnick or Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), has been used as an herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos nevadensis A. Gray
- Common Name: Pinemat Manzanita
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Synonym: Arctostaphylos pungens ssp. nevadensis
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions its presence east of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington, and in the Sierra Nevada (Mammoth Crest trail above Lake George).
- It is endemic to California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an evergreen shrub that grows to approximately 0.1 meters (4 inches) in height and 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) in spread.
- It is described as mounding or prostrate, usually less than 1 foot tall, with branches reaching outward more than 3 feet.
- It is a small groundcover shrub (5-30 cm high).
- It has shiny, evergreen leaves.
- It has small urn-shaped, white and pink flowers.
- It has ripe fruits and peeling bark.
Historical and Traditional Uses
- Kinnikinnick or Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) has been used historically for gallstones, kidney stones, urinary tract infection, cystitis, hypertension, and haemorrhoids. It's noted for its antiseptic properties.
Resources
- Plant Fact Sheet/Guide Coordination Page: http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet/pfs.html
- National Plant Data Center: http://npdc.usda.gov
- Encyclopedia of Life
- CalPhotos