Arctostaphylos nevadensis Pine-mat manzanita (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Arctostaphylos nevadensis
Pine-mat manzanita
Evergreen shrub
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The Arctostaphylos nevadensis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pine-mat manzanita. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. parviflora. Uva-ursi nevadensis.

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Latin Name:  Arctostaphylos nevadensis
Common Name:  Pine-mat manzanita
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Montane areas[60].

Edible Uses: Seed - ground into a powder and added to soups etc[92]. The seed is very small and would be difficult to separate from the fruit. It would be easier to dry the whole fruit, grind this into a powder and use it in soups etc[K]. Fruit[92, 105, 161]. The fruit can be eaten fresh or dried and stored for later use[257]. It can also be pulverised and made into a drink[257].

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