Arctostaphylos patula Greenleaf manzanita (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Arctostaphylos patula
Greenleaf manzanita
Evergreen shrub
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The Arctostaphylos patula plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Greenleaf manzanita.

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Latin Name:  Arctostaphylos patula
Common Name:  Greenleaf manzanita
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Open coniferous forests[3, 11].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[3, 94, 105, 161]. The fully ripe fruit is pleasantly acid with a flavour resembling green apples[183]. It can be dried, ground into a powder then used in making cakes etc[257]. The fruit can also be used for making jelly and cider[183]. The fruit is about 8 - 10mm in diameter[200]. 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].

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