A new species of manzanita — a native California shrub ... celebrated for their twisting branches, smooth red bark, and remarkable adaptability to fire-prone environments. With more than 60 ...

California scientists discovered a new species of manzanita, believed to grow only in places along the state’s south-central coast. And unlike its sister shrubs, some which can be found in far ...

DESCRIPTION: The pallid manzanita has rough, reddish bark with bristly twigs and ovate to triangular leaves. It displays dense, urn-shaped white flowers from December to March. HABITAT: The manzanita ...

which differs from the smooth red bark of more common manzanitas. “It grows only in sandy environments,” Waycott told SFGATE about the Nipomo Mesa manzanita. “It doesn’t grow well on ...

Researchers found a new species of California manzanita. Scientists estimate there are only 300-700 of the new manzanita shrubs. Find out what is endangering the new manzanita shrub. California ...