Arctostaphylos nortensis
Del Norte manzanita | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Arctostaphylos |
Species: | A. nortensis |
Binomial name | |
Arctostaphylos nortensis (P.V.Wells) P.V.Wells | |
Synonyms[1][2] | |
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Arctostaphylos nortensis, common name Del Norte manzanita, is a shrub narrowly endemic to the mountains along the Oregon/California state line. It has been reported from only 3 counties: Del Norte County, California; and Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon. The plant grows in chaparral and open forests at elevations of 400–600 m (1,300–2,000 ft), occasionally on serpentine.[3]
Description
[edit]Arctostaphylos nortensis is a shrub up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, bearing racemes of white flowers. It is distinguished from other species in the region by the long hairs on its twigs, flowers and fruits.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Tropicos
- ^ The Plant List
- ^ "Arctostaphylos nortensis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
- ^ P. V. Wells. 1988. Two new Manzanitas from the North Coast Range, California. Four Seasons 8(1): 50-51.
- ^ P. V. Wells. Subgenera and sections of Arctostaphylos Four Seasons. 9(2): 56-69. 1992.