Family: Ericaceae
Author: Piper
Bibliography: C.V.Piper & R.K.Beattie, Fl. N.W. Coast: 279 (1915)
Year: 1915
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Arctostaphylos
Vegetable: False
Observations: W. Canada to N. California
Description
Hairy manzanita is an intriguing plant known scientifically as Arctostaphylos columbiana. The species falls under the family Ericaceae, a notable group recognized for its various flowering plants. The classifying work for this species was detailed by Piper in the significant botanical work “Flora of the Northwest Coast,” which gives a comprehensive mention of the plant on page 279, published in 1915.
Native to regions extending from Western Canada down through Northern California, hairy manzanita thrives in these locales, contributing to the biodiversity of forests and natural landscapes. Its unique botanical characteristics, such as the distinct hairiness from which it derives its common name, make it a subject of interest not only for botanists but also for natural enthusiasts who encounter it in these widespread regions.
Manzanitas, in general, are known for their hard, reddish bark and dense, evergreen foliage, and Arctostaphylos columbiana is no exception, exemplifying these traits. This plant species supports local wildlife and maintains ecological balance within its native habitat, making it a vital component of its environment.
Common Names
Eng: columbia manzanita, hairy manzanita, bristly bearberry, bristly manzanita
Fra: busserole du columbia, arctostaphyle de la colombie-britannique
En: Hairy manzanita, Columbia manzanita, Bristly bearberry, Bristly manzanita
Fr: Busserole du Columbia, Arctostaphyle de la Colombie-Britannique
Synonyms
- Arctostaphylos columbiana f. tracyi ((Eastw.) P.V.Wells)
- Arctostaphylos columbiana var. tracyi ((Eastw.) J.E.Adams ex McMinn)
- Arctostaphylos columbiana f. setosissima ((Eastw.) P.V.Wells)
- Arctostaphylos tracyi (Eastw.)
- Arctostaphylos setosissima (Eastw.)
Distribution
- British Columbia (native)
- California (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Washington (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Taken Sep 13, 2022 by Lise Alain (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 23, 2022 by Jason J (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Taken Apr 23, 2022 by Jason J (cc-by-sa)
Flower
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Taken Apr 28, 2014 by EOL − Jim Johnson (cc-by-nc)
Taken Mar 23, 2016 by EOL − chlorophilia (cc-by-nc)
Habit
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Taken Mar 23, 2016 by EOL − chlorophilia (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 23, 2015 by EOL − podiceps (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 23, 2015 by EOL − podiceps (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jul 24, 2014 by EOL − Zoya Akulova (cc-by-nc)
Bark
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Taken Jul 20, 2009 by EOL − Zoya Akulova (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jul 20, 2009 by EOL − Zoya Akulova (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 11, 2020 by Brad Brad (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2882619)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17764-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Arctostaphylos columbiana Piper)
Specifications
Growth form>: Multiple Stem
Growth habit>: Tree, Shrub
Growth rate>: Slow
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.3
Ph minimum: 5.0
