Arctostaphylos Manzanita (Noun)
Meaning
Erect treelike shrub forming dense thickets and having drooping panicles of white or pink flowers and red berrylike drupes; California.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Arctostaphylos manzanita is native to California and can be commonly spotted in coastal mountain regions.
- The park features several Arctostaphylos manzanita plants that attract a variety of birds and butterflies during the blooming season.
- People love the delicate look of the Arctostaphylos manzanita flowers with shades of pink and white that grow in drooping panicles.
- The Arctostaphylos manzanita can form dense thickets over time, providing excellent cover for local wildlife.
- During the winter months, the red berry-like drupes of the Arctostaphylos manzanita become a vital source of food for animals in the area.