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Mt. Diablo manzanita

Arctostaphylos auriculata Eastw.
Mt. Diablo manzanita
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Arctostaphylos auriculata, known as Mt. Diablo manzanita, is an endangered species in the Ericaceae family. It is endemic to California and restricted to the region around Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County. The species was first described in 1905 by Eastwood.

Description

Arctostaphylos auriculata is a member of the Ericaceae family and is part of the genus Arctostaphylos. This species is native to California and is found only in the vicinity of Mount Diablo within Contra Costa County. Its limited distribution highlights its status as an endangered plant. The species was formally published in 1905 by Eastwood.

Other common names

Mt. Diablo manzanita

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Arctostaphylos andersonii var. auriculataUva-ursi auriculata

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