Arctostaphylos nortensis

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]

Del Norte manzanita
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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]
  • Arctostaphylos columbiana subsp. nortensis P.V.Wells

Description

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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

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  1. ^ Tropicos
  2. ^ The Plant List
  3. ^ "Arctostaphylos nortensis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
  4. ^ P. V. Wells. 1988. Two new Manzanitas from the North Coast Range, California. Four Seasons 8(1): 50-51.
  5. ^ P. V. Wells. Subgenera and sections of Arctostaphylos Four Seasons. 9(2): 56-69. 1992.
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