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La Purissima manzanita

Arctostaphylos purissima P.V.Wells
La Purissima manzanita
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Arctostaphylos purissima is a species of manzanita in the Ericaceae family, native to California. It was described by P.V. Wells in 1968 and is commonly known as La Purissima manzanita.

Description

Arctostaphylos purissima belongs to the genus Arctostaphylos and is part of the Ericaceae family, also known as the heath family. It is a plant species endemic to California. The species was first published in 1968 by botanist P.V. Wells. It is known by the common name La Purissima manzanita in English and other languages. This species is one of the many manzanitas found in the region, which are characterized by their smooth, reddish bark and evergreen leaves.

Other common names

La Purissima manzanita

Distribution

California

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