Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) ethnobotany All have been tested not

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

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malva 'Purisima' Common Name Purisima Island Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

especially hairstreaks and blues

Outer North Coast Range

Prefers good drainage but can tolerate heavy soil

Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) ethnobotany All have been tested notA 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