Stanford's Manzanita, Myacoma manzanita
Arctostaphylos stanfordiana
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It grows 1.8 m high. It spread 1.8 m wide. The stems are smooth and red-brown. The leaves are oval and pointed. They are green. The flowers are pink or white. The fruit are red.
There are about 50 Arctostaphylos species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It is native to California in the USA. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The dried fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit