ssp. deserticum J.E. Keeley, L.M. Boykin & Massihi
Pronunciation: ark-toe-STAF-i-los pare-ee-AY-na
des-ERT-i-kum
Common name: Parry's manzanita
Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Habitat: Chaparral at edge of desert, San Diego and
Riverside Cos., Santa Rosa Mts, 4000'-5500 (7000')
Blooming period: February to April?
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Arctostaphylos
2) parryana 3) deserticum