Arctostaphylos nipumu
Nipomo Mesa manzanita
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Family: Ericaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.1
Arctostaphylos nipumu (Nipomo Mesa manzanita) is a California plant in the Ericaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.1
How to tell it apart
vs Arbutus: Arctostaphylos fruits are smooth and mealy; Arbutus fruits are bumpy and juicy.; vs Rhus: Arctostaphylos has simple evergreen leaves; Rhus has compound deciduous leaves.; vs Quercus: Arctostaphylos has urn-shaped flowers and berry-like fruits; Quercus has catkins and acorns.; vs Xylococcus: Arctostaphylos leaves are flat; Xylococcus leaves have margins rolled tightly under.; vs Heteromeles: Arctostaphylos has urn-shaped flowers; Heteromeles has flat white flower clusters.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Arctostaphylos nipumu belong to?
Arctostaphylos nipumu is in the Ericaceae family, genus Arctostaphylos.
Is Arctostaphylos nipumu rare or endangered?
Arctostaphylos nipumu carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.1.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-09-30
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