Arctostaphylos nortensis
| Del Norte manzanita | |
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| Species: | A. nortensis
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| Arctostaphylos nortensis (P.V. Wells) P.V. Wells
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Arctostaphylos columbiana subsp. nortensis P.V. Wells | |
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).[3]
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
- ^ Tropicos
- ^ The Plant List
- ^ Flora of North America v 8 p 428.
- ^ 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.