Ericaceae Arctostaphylos tomentosa (Pursh) Lindl.
Woollyleaf Manzanita
Mendocino Indian - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 377
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Arctostaphylos tomentosa (Pursh) Lindl.
Scientific name: Arctostaphylos tomentosa (Pursh) Lindl.
USDA symbol: ARTOT3 (
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Common names: Woollyleaf Manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Family (APG): Ericaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Berries used to make cider.
RECRD: 43367 id: 4497