Arctostaphylos montaraensis
| Arctostaphylos montaraensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Arctostaphylos |
| Species: | A. montaraensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Arctostaphylos montaraensis J.B.Roof | |
Arctostaphylos montaraensis is a species of manzanita known by the common name Montara manzanita. It is endemic to northern San Mateo County, California, where it is known from a few occurrences on San Bruno Mountain and Montara Mountain.
Description
Arctostaphylos montaraensis is an erect shrub reaching maximum heights near 5 meters. The stems are deep red in color and the twigs are coated in glandular bristles. It has a dense foliage of light green glandular leaves, rough and dull in texture and up to 4 or 5 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a dense cluster of cone-shaped manzanita flowers, each just under a centimeter long and with bristles inside.
Cultivation
Arctostaphylos montaraensis is cultivated as a chaparral landscaping plant, for California native plant, drought tolerant, and natural habitat gardens.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Arctostaphylos montaraensis
- USDA Plants Profile
- Arctostaphylos montaraensis - Photo gallery
