Mt. Diablo manzanita
Arctostaphylos auriculata Eastw.
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
