Indian manzanita
Arctostaphylos mewukka Merriam
Arctostaphylos mewukka, known as Indian manzanita, is a species in the genus Arctostaphylos of the Ericaceae family. It is native to California and was first described in 1918 by Merriam.
Description
Arctostaphylos mewukka is a member of the Ericaceae family, commonly referred to as the heath or heather family. This species is part of the genus Arctostaphylos, which includes various manzanita shrubs. Native to California, it was first published in 1918 under the authorship of Merriam. The common name Indian manzanita is used to refer to this species in English and in its native region.
Other common names
Indian manzanita
Distribution
California
