Latin name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.
  ssp. zacaensis (Eastw.) P. Wells
  Pronunciation: ark-toe-STAF-i-los gland-yoo-LO-sa
  za-ka-EN-sis

  Common name: Zaca Lake manzanita
  Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
  Habitat: Rocky slopes, ridges, chaparral, woodland
  to 5500', west Peninsular Range

  Blooming period: January to April
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Arctostaphylos
  2) glandulosa
 3) zacaensis
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