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Pronunciation: ark-toe-STAF-i-los pare-ee-AY-na too-MES-sens
Common name: Interior manzanita
Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Habitat: Montane chaparral, 6500-7500', San Gabriel Mountains (Newcomb Ranch area), San Bernardino Mts (Heartbar area)
Blooming period: March to April
Name derivations: 1) Arctostaphylos 2) parryana 3) tumescens