Del Norte manzanita facts for kids
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A. nortensis
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| Arctostaphylos nortensis (P.V. Wells) P.V. Wells
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Arctostaphylos columbiana subsp. nortensis P.V. Wells |
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The Del Norte manzanita (scientific name: Arctostaphylos nortensis) is a special type of shrub. It's only found in a small area near the border between Oregon and California. This unique plant grows in just three counties: Del Norte County in California, and Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon. You can spot it in dry, shrubby areas called chaparral, and in open woodlands. It usually grows at elevations between 400 and 600 meters (about 1,300 to 2,000 feet) above sea level.
What Does the Del Norte Manzanita Look Like?
The Del Norte manzanita is a shrub that can grow quite tall, up to 5 meters (about 16 feet) high. It produces beautiful clusters of white flowers. One way to tell this manzanita apart from other similar plants in the area is by its fuzzy parts. It has long hairs on its twigs, flowers, and even its fruits! This makes it stand out from its relatives.
