Arctostaphylos sp.
Manzanita, Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Arctostaphylos sp. (Manzanita) is a non-native California shrub in the Ericaceae family.
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
Is Arctostaphylos sp. native to California?
No. Arctostaphylos sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Arctostaphylos sp. belong to?
Arctostaphylos sp. is in the Ericaceae family, genus Arctostaphylos.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Arctostaphylos stanfordiana — Stanford's manzanita
- Arctostaphylos stanfordiana subsp. decumbens — Rincon ridge manzanita
- Arctostaphylos stanfordiana subsp. raichei — Raiche's manzanita
- Arctostaphylos stanfordiana subsp. stanfordiana
- Arctostaphylos tomentosa — Woolly leaf manzanita
- Arctostaphylos tomentosa subsp. bracteosa
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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