island manzanita
Arctostaphylos insularis Greene & Parry
Arctostaphylos insularis, known as island manzanita, is a species in the Ericaceae family. It is native to California and was first described in 1887 by Greene & Parry. This plant is endemic to Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Islands of California.
Description
Arctostaphylos insularis is a member of the Ericaceae family and is commonly referred to as island manzanita. It is found exclusively on Santa Cruz Island, one of the Channel Islands in California. The species was formally described in 1887 by Greene & Parry. Its restricted distribution highlights its status as an endemic species to this specific island location.
Other common names
island manzanita
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Arctostaphylos insularis var. pubescensArctostaphylos insularis f. pubescensArctostaphylos insularis var. insularisUva-ursi insularis
