Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis)

Global Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Ericaceae
State: CA
Nature Serve ID: 153167
Lifeform: Shrub
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis can be found in the Pajaro River Valley in Monterey County (CA) where it prefers seaside bluffs and chaparral environments. The Pajaro Manzanita is identifiable by its red-grey bark, green-grey leaves, and light pink, urn-shaped blooms that occur from Dec – March. A key feature is a bright red tint that occurs on the leaves and branches of new growth. Historically, A. pajaroensis was found not only in the river valley but also across Santa Cruz and San Benito counties but, unfortunately, have since been pronounced extinct in those areas. Currently, A. pajaroensis is a Critically Imperiled species as of 2013 and is mainly threatened by human development and the encroachment of non-native species.

Where is Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis) located in the wild?

States & Provinces:

Pajaro Manzanita can be found in California

Which CPC Partners conserve Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis)?

California Botanic Garden

Not Sponsored

Assigned 06/09/17

University of California-Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Not Sponsored

Assigned 01/17/19

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Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Arctostaphylos pajaroensis
Authority	J.E. Adams
Family	Ericaceae
CPC Number	8551
ITIS	23509
USDA	ARPA3
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	Pajaro Manzanita
Associated Scientific Names	Arctostaphylos pajaroensis
Distribution

State Rank

State	State Rank
California	S1

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