''Comarostaphylis'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
shrub
A shrub (often also called a bush) is a small-to-medium-sized perennial woody plant. Unlike herbaceous plants, shrubs have persistent woody stems above the ground. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen. They are distinguished from trees ...
s in the
heath family native to the Americas from
California
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in the United States to Panama. These are hairy, glandular shrubs to small trees with shreddy bark, often quite similar to their close relatives, the
manzanitas.
Species:
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Comarostaphylis arbutoides''
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Comarostaphylis discolor'' syn ''C. arguta''
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Comarostaphylis diversifolia''
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Comarostaphylis glaucescens''
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Comarostaphylis lanata''
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Comarostaphylis longifolia''
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Comarostaphylis mucronata''
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Comarostaphylis polifolia''
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Comarostaphylis sharpii''
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Comarostaphylis spinulosa''
References
External links
Genus ProfileJepson Manual TreatmentUSDA Plants Profile
Arbutoideae
Ericaceae genera
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