Rainbow manzanita
Arctostaphylos rainbowensis J.E.Keeley & Massihi
Arctostaphylos rainbowensis, known as Rainbow manzanita, is a species of manzanita in the Ericaceae family. It is native to California and found only in the Peninsular Ranges, specifically in northern San Diego and southern Riverside Counties. The species was described in 1994 by J.E. Keeley and Massihi.
Description
Arctostaphylos rainbowensis is a member of the genus Arctostaphylos, part of the Ericaceae family. It is restricted to a small geographic range in California, where it occurs in the Peninsular Ranges. This species was first published in 1994 by J.E. Keeley and Massihi. Its limited distribution highlights its regional significance within the state's flora.
Other common names
Rainbow manzanita
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Arctostaphylos peninsularis subsp. keeleyi
