Arctostaphylos nortensis

Arctostaphylos nortensis, common name Del Norte manzanita, is a shrub narrowly endemic to the mountains along the Oregon/California state line. It has been reported from only 3 counties: Del Norte County, California; and Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon. The plant grows in chaparral and open forests at elevations of 400–600 m (1,300–2,000 ft).[3]

Del Norte manzanita
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Arctostaphylos
Species:
A. nortensis
Binomial name
Arctostaphylos nortensis
(P.V. Wells) P.V. Wells
Synonyms[1][2]

Arctostaphylos columbiana subsp. nortensis P.V. Wells

Arctostaphylos nortensis is a shrub up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, bearing racemes of white flowers. It is distinguished from other species in the region by the long hairs on its twigs, flowers and fruits.[4][5]

References
  1. Tropicos
  2. The Plant List
  3. Flora of North America v 8 p 428.
  4. P. V. Wells. 1988. Two new Manzanitas from the North Coast Range, California. Four Seasons 8(1): 50-51.
  5. P. V. Wells. Subgenera and sections of Arctostaphylos Four Seasons. 9(2): 56-69. 1992.
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