Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Arctostaphylos nortensis, common name Del Norte manzanita, is a shrub narrowly endemic to the mountains along the Oregon/California state line. It has been reported from only 3 counties: Del Norte County, California; and Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon. The plant grows in chaparral and open forests at elevations of 400-600 m (1,300-2,000 ft). Arctostaphylos nortensis is a shrub up to 5 m (16 ft) tall, bearing racemes of white flowers. It is distinguished from other species in the region by the long hairs on its twigs, flowers and fruits.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

7 - 16 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

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Color

Pink, White

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Eupithecia graefii

Elegant Sheepmoth

Hemileuca eglanterina

Ceanothus Silkmoth

Hyalophora euryalus