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Pajaro manzanita

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis J.E.Adams
Pajaro manzanita
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Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, known as Pajaro manzanita, is a species of manzanita in the Ericaceae family. It is endemic to California and primarily found in Monterey County.

Description

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis is a member of the genus Arctostaphylos and belongs to the Ericaceae family, commonly referred to as the heath or heather family. The species was first described by J.E. Adams in 1940. It is native to California, where it is predominantly found in Monterey County. The plant is known by the common name Pajaro manzanita in both English and the target language.

Other common names

Pajaro manzanita

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Arctostaphylos andersonii var. pajaroensis

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