San Gabriel manzanita facts for kids
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Arctostaphylos gabrielensis P.V.Wells
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The San Gabriel manzanita, officially called Arctostaphylos gabrielensis, is a special kind of manzanita plant. It is a shrub that grows in the wild. This plant is found only in one small area. That area is in the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, California. This means it is endemic to that specific place. It is part of the unique plant community found in California's mountains and woodlands.
What the San Gabriel Manzanita Looks Like
The San Gabriel manzanita is a type of shrub. It usually grows to be about one to two meters tall. That's like being as tall as a grown-up! The plant stands up straight. It has a big, round part at its base called a burl. This burl helps the plant survive fires.
Leaves, Flowers, and Fruit
The leaves of this manzanita are bright green. They look shiny and are mostly smooth. Each leaf is about 2 to 4 centimeters long. Their edges are smooth, not bumpy or jagged.
When the plant blooms, it has many flowers. These flowers grow close together in groups. They are shaped like small urns. The flowers are typical of manzanita plants.
After the flowers, the plant grows fruit. The fruit is round and red. It is a type of drupe, which means it has a hard pit inside. Each fruit can be up to 14 millimeters wide.
Where the San Gabriel Manzanita Lives
This special manzanita lives in the California montane chaparral and woodlands. This is a type of habitat found in California's mountains. It's a place with many shrubs and some trees. The San Gabriel manzanita is very rare. It only grows in a very specific part of the San Gabriel Mountains.