Schreiber's manzanita
Arctostaphylos glutinosa B.Schreib.
Arctostaphylos glutinosa, known as Schreiber's manzanita, is a species in the Ericaceae family. It is endemic to Santa Cruz County, California, and is found on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The plant is restricted to a few locations within the chaparral habitat on limestone and diatomaceous shale ridges along the coastline.
Description
Arctostaphylos glutinosa is a manzanita species native to a limited area in Santa Cruz County, California. It occurs in the chaparral on the western slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, specifically on limestone and diatomaceous shale ridges near the coast. The species was first described in 1940 by B.Schreib. and is known for its restricted distribution, with only a few known occurrences in its native range.
Other common names
Schreiber's manzanita
Distribution
California
