Latin name: Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth Pronunciation: ark-toe-STAF-i-los PUN-jens Common name: Mexican manzanita Family: Ericaceae (Heath) Habitat: Rocky slopes, ridges, chaparral, coniferous forest to 7000' Blooming period: February to March Name derivations: 1) Arctostaphylos 2) pungens |
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