Arctostaphylos edmundsii facts for kids
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The Little Sur manzanita (scientific name: Arctostaphylos edmundsii) is a special type of manzanita plant. This small shrub only grows in one place: along the coast of Monterey County in California. This means it is endemic to that area.
About the Little Sur Manzanita
This manzanita is a small, low-growing plant. It often forms little hills or patches on sandy ground. Its leaves feel like leather. They are small and shaped like circles or ovals. When they are fully grown, they are dark green and shiny. New leaves have red edges.
The plant produces many flowers close together. These flowers are small and shaped like tiny pots or urns. They are usually waxy white or a very light pink color. After the flowers, the plant grows a fruit. This fruit is shiny and reddish-brown. It is a type of drupe, like a small cherry or plum. Each fruit is about half to one centimeter wide.
See also
In Spanish: Arctostaphylos edmundsii para niños
