species 783 observations
Morro Manzanita
Arctostaphylos morroensis
Field notes
Arctostaphylos morroensis is a species of manzanita known by the common name Morro manzanita. This shrub is endemic to San Luis Obispo County, California, where it is known only from the vicinity of Morro Bay.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Madrone Skin Miner, Brown Elfin, Phyllonorycter manzanita, Ceanothus Silk Moth
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Mason Bee
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Manzanita Leafgall Aphid, Band-tailed Pigeon, Northern Sickleleg, Black-footed Drone Fly
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Four-eyed Sigil Lady Beetle, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Anna's Hummingbird
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.