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Baja California Manzanita (Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia)

In the United States, the Baja California bird bush (Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia) is known from a single occurrence along the US/MX border, which has been previously impacted by fence construction.  The restored plants are setting a lot of fruit this year.  It is also found in Baja California, Mexico, where it is found all the way to the southern extreme of the California Floristic Province. Photo Credit: Sula Vanderplank
  • Global Rank: G4 - Apparently Secure
  • Legal Status: N/A
  • Family: Ericaceae
  • State: CA
  • Nature Serve ID: 158447
  • Lifeform: Shrub
  • Date Inducted in National Collection: 08/20/2021
Description:

Where is Baja California Manzanita (Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia) located in the wild?

States & Provinces:

Baja California Manzanita can be found in California

Which CPC Partners conserve Baja California Manzanita (Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia)?

  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

    Not Sponsored
    Assigned 11/19/21
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    Nomenclature
    Taxon Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia
    Authority (Parry) Small
    Family Ericaceae
    CPC Number 449609
    ITIS 504061
    USDA OROP
    Duration Perennial
    Common Names Baja birdbush | Baja California birdbush | Baja California Manzanita
    Associated Scientific Names Arctostaphylos oppositifolia
    Distribution
    State Rank
    State State Rank
    California S1
    Ecological Relationships

    Photos

    In the United States, the Baja California bird bush (Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia) is known from a single occurrence along the US/MX border, which has been previously impacted by fence construction.  The restored plants are setting a lot of fruit this year.  It is also found in Baja California, Mexico, where it is found all the way to the southern extreme of the California Floristic Province. Photo Credit: Sula Vanderplank

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