Arctostaphylos pungens Pointleaf manzanita (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Arctostaphylos pungens
Pointleaf manzanita
Evergreen shrub
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The Arctostaphylos pungens plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pointleaf manzanita.

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Latin Name:  Arctostaphylos pungens
Common Name:  Pointleaf manzanita
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  H.B.K.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Gravelly soils in sunny places in the Chaparrel[181].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[257]. An agreeable acid flavour but the fruit is dry and mealy[95]. Hard to digest, the fruit should be eaten in moderation[95]. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then used as mush or as a flavouring in soups etc[257]. A cooling drink can be made from the fruit[161, 257].

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