A California biologist discovered a new plant species in 2021 while on a nature walk in a small community on the Central ...

Manzanita, which means "little apple" in Spanish, is a common bush found in Rim Country. The little green-red berry it ...

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More information: Tito Abbo et al, Investigating a hybrid mixed population leads to recognizing a new species of Arctostaphylos (Ericaceae), PhytoKeys (2025). DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.251.139172 ...

Named Arctostaphylos nipumu to honor the Nipomo Mesa where it was discovered and its indigenous heritage, the species stands out for its shaggy gray bark -- unlike the iconic red bark found on ...

But the new manzanita — called Arctostaphylos nipumu for its home on the Nipomo Mesa — has silvery gray bark with a shaggy texture, according to Bernstein. A research team from U.C. Riverside ...

Named Arctostaphylos nipumu to honor the Nipomo Mesa where it was discovered and its indigenous heritage, the species stands out for its shaggy gray bark—unlike the iconic red bark found on most ...

Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding ...

4. Manzanita, Arctostaphylos, is a quintessential Arizona shrub prized for its year-round beauty. The evergreen leaves provide winter interest, while clusters of white or pink flowers emerge in ...