Otay manzanita
Arctostaphylos otayensis Wiesl. & B.Schreib.
Arctostaphylos otayensis, known as Otay manzanita, is a rare perennial shrub native to the San Ysidro Mountains in southwestern San Diego County, California, and northwestern Baja California, Mexico. It is part of the Ericaceae family and is adapted to chaparral habitats on metavolcanic soils. The species is characterized by white, urn-shaped flowers that bloom from winter to spring. Due to its limited range and various threats, it is considered a species of conservation concern.
Description
Arctostaphylos otayensis is a member of the genus Arctostaphylos and is found in a narrow geographic range in the chaparral ecosystems of the San Ysidro Mountains. It is distinguished by its white, urn-shaped flowers, which appear from winter to spring. The species is restricted to metavolcanic soils and faces threats that have led to its classification as a species of conservation concern. Its distribution spans parts of California and Mexico, with a focus on the San Ysidro Mountains region.
Other common names
Otay manzanita
Distribution
California · Mexico Northwest
