Morro Manzanita

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Morro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos morroensis) -- The Spanish name, Manzanita means "little apple" which describes the fruit.  Some of the new leaves are bright red. Notice the remains of beautiful, twisted branches from old growth in the distance.  This threatened plant is only found from Morro Bay to Montaña de Oro State Park.

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