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Arctostaphylos insularis  Greene ex Parry
Island manzanita
Arctostaphylos insularis is a shrub that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Arctostaphylos
Family: Ericaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSArctostaphylos insularis var. pubescens
Information about  Arctostaphylos insularis from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ARIN2)

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[Wikipedia] Limited Range: Arctostaphylos insularis is a species of manzanita known by the common name island manzanita. It is endemic to Santa Cruz Island, one of the Channel Islands of California. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/25/2024).