whiteleaf manzanita

Arctostaphylos manzanita Parry

Arctostaphylos manzanita, known as whiteleaf manzanita, is a species of manzanita in the Ericaceae family. It is native to California and was first described by Parry in 1887. It is also referred to as common manzanita.

Description

Arctostaphylos manzanita is a member of the genus Arctostaphylos and belongs to the Ericaceae family, which is commonly known as the heath or heather family. This species is native to California and is one of the many types of manzanita found in the region. It is known by the common names whiteleaf manzanita and common manzanita. The species was first published in 1887 by Parry, who provided its scientific description.