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Manzanita

Manzanita

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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Arcostaphylos Adans
Ref: ITIS 23467

The Manzanita is an evergreen shrub present in the chaparral biome of California (and neighboring states). It is characterised by its red bark. Manzanitas bloom in the spring and carry berries in summer.

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