hoary manzanita
Arctostaphylos canescens Eastw.
Arctostaphylos canescens, known as hoary manzanita, is a species in the Ericaceae family, native to California and Oregon. It was first described in 1897 by Eastwood.
Description
Arctostaphylos canescens, or hoary manzanita, is a member of the Ericaceae family and is found in the regions of California and Oregon. The species was formally published in 1897 by Eastwood. It is one of the many species within the genus Arctostaphylos, which is known for its shrubs commonly referred to as manzanitas.
Other common names
hoary manzanita
Distribution
California · Oregon
Synonyms
Uva-ursi canescensArctostaphylos candidissimaArctostaphylos canescens var. candidissimaArctostaphylos canescens f. candidissimaArctostaphylos cinereaUva-ursi cinerea
