Arctostaphylos otayensis
Arctostaphylos otayensis is a species of manzanita known by the common name Otay manzanita. This shrub is endemic to California, where it is native to the mountains of San Diego County.
| Arctostaphylos otayensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Arctostaphylos |
| Species: | A. otayensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Arctostaphylos otayensis Wiesl. & B. Schrieb. | |
Description
It is an erect shrub, reaching up to 2.5 meters in height. It has shreddy red bark that grows gray with age. It has smooth oval-shaped pointed leaves and dense inflorescences of flowers. The tightly bunched flowers are pale pink highlighted with bright magenta. The fruit is a red drupe between one half and one centimeter wide.
References
External links
Media related to Arctostaphylos otayensis at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Passiflora manicata at Wikispecies- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
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