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Arctostaphylos Bicolor
Description Arctostaphylos Bicolor, commonly known as Two-colored Manzanita, is a native shrub to California. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is a perennial evergreen plant. The plant grows up to 6 feet tall and has a spreading habit. It has a smooth, reddish-brown bark that peels off in thin flakes. The leaves are oval-shaped, dark green, and have a…
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Arctostaphylos
Description Arctostaphylos is a genus of evergreen shrubs that belong to the Ericaceae family. It is commonly known as bearberry or manzanita, and it is native to North America. This plant has a unique appearance and is known for its small berries that are used to make jams and jellies. Arctostaphylos is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive…
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Arctostaphylos Tomentosa
Description Arctostaphylos tomentosa, commonly known as the woolly bear manzanita, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family, Ericaceae. It is native to California and Baja California, Mexico. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It has a dense, spreading habit with reddish-brown bark and dark green, leathery leaves that can…
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Acrothamnus Colensoi
Description Acrothamnus Colensoi is a unique plant species that belongs to the family Ericaceae. It is commonly known as the Mountain Shrub or the Colenso’s Marlberry. This evergreen shrub is native to New Zealand and can grow up to 2 meters in height. It has small, narrow, and leathery leaves that are arranged alternately on the stem. The flowers are…
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Rhododendron Daviesii
Description Rhododendron Daviesii is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to the Himalayas, and it is known for its fragrant and showy flowers. The flowers of Rhododendron Daviesii are typically pink or purple in color, and they bloom in the late spring or early summer. The leaves of this plant are also…
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Orites
Description Orites is a small genus of evergreen shrubs that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to Australia and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is characterized by its small, leathery leaves, and beautiful bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers come in various colors, ranging from white to pink, and…
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Leptarrhena Pyrolifolia
Description Leptarrhena Pyrolifolia is a rare and unique plant species that belongs to the family of Ericaceae. It is commonly known as the ‘pickle plant’ due to its unusual pickle-shaped leaves. This perennial plant is native to the western part of North America and can be found in the subalpine and alpine regions of the Rocky Mountains. The plant grows…
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Leucothoe Zeblid
Description Leucothoe Zeblid is a popular evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States. It is commonly known as drooping leucothoe, dog hobble, or fetterbush. The plant belongs to the Ericaceae family, which includes other popular species such as blueberries, cranberries, and rhododendrons. Leucothoe Zeblid is a slow-growing shrub that can grow up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet…
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Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea
Description Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea, also known as lingonberry or cowberry, is a plant species that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to the boreal forest and Arctic tundra regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant produces small, red, edible berries that are acidic and tart in taste. These berries are commonly used in…
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Vaccinium Elliottii
Description Vaccinium Elliottii, also known as Elliott’s blueberry, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 6-10 feet tall. This plant species is highly valued for its edible fruit and ornamental value. Vaccinium Elliottii has small, white or pink flowers that bloom in early spring…
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