Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) ethnobotany John Muir was an early

John Muir was an early proponent of a view we still hold today—that much of California was pristine

especially hairstreaks and blues

Its yellow daisy-like flowers will brighten up a dark corner

All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed

Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) ethnobotany John Muir was an earlyA handsome manzanita with large, overlapping leaves, peeling bark and an upright habit. After flowering in winter, red tinged new growth appears in late spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos refugioensis Common Name Refugio Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering