Konocti manzanita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arctostaphylos manzanita subsp. elegans |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Arctostaphylos |
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A. m. subsp. elegans
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| Arctostaphylos manzanita subsp. elegans (Jeps.) P.V.Wells
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The Konocti manzanita is a unique plant that grows only in California. Its scientific name is Arctostaphylos manzanita subspecies elegans. It is a type of Common manzanita, but it has its own special features.
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What is the Konocti Manzanita?
The Konocti manzanita is a specific kind of plant. It belongs to a group of plants called Arctostaphylos, which are often shrubs or small trees. These plants are known for their smooth, reddish bark and small, bell-shaped flowers.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant is endemic to California. This means it naturally grows nowhere else in the world. It is a true Californian native! It thrives in the natural areas of the state.
How Was It Discovered?
The Konocti manzanita was first described as its own species in 1893. A scientist named Willis Linn Jepson gave it the name Arctostaphylos elegans. This was an important step in understanding California's plant life.
Becoming a Subspecies
Later, in 1968, another scientist named Philipp Vincent Wells studied the plant more closely. He decided that it was very similar to the Common manzanita. Because of this, he changed its classification. It became a subspecies of Arctostaphylos manzanita.
What is a Subspecies?
Think of it like this: a species is a main group of plants that can reproduce with each other. A subspecies is a smaller group within that species. Subspecies have slight differences, often because they live in different places or have adapted to specific local conditions. They are still very much part of the main species.
