green-leaf manzanita
Arctostaphylos patula Greene
Arctostaphylos patula, known as green-leaf manzanita, is a species native to western North America. It is found in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. This plant typically grows at moderate to high elevations.
Description
Arctostaphylos patula is a member of the Ericaceae family and was first described in 1891 by Greene. It is commonly referred to as green-leaf manzanita in English. The species is distributed across several western U.S. states and parts of Mexico. It is adapted to a range of habitats at higher elevations in its native range.
Other common names
green-leaf manzanitagreenleaf manzanita
Distribution
Arizona · California · Colorado · Mexico Northwest · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Oregon · Utah · Washington
