Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) ethnobotany and a woman

and a woman

Its yellow daisy-like flowers will brighten up a dark corner

lower chaparral

All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed

especially hairstreaks and blues

Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) ethnobotany and a womanA handsome manzanita with large, overlapping leaves, peeling bark and an upright habit. After flowering in winter, red tinged new growth appears in late spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos refugioensis Common Name Refugio Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering