Arctostaphylos
- noun
- /ˌɑrktoʊˈstæfɪləs/
- Specialized
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Arctostaphylos
- The Arctostaphylos species are widespread in the chaparral ecosystems of California.
Examples
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Gardeners often plant Arctostaphylos for their attractive red bark and evergreen leaves.
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Some bears feed on the berries of Arctostaphylos shrubs during autumn.
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The Arctostaphylos plant thrives in rocky soils.
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Many gardeners appreciate Arctostaphylos for its drought resistance.
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Gardeners often plant Arctostaphylos for their attractive red bark and evergreen leaves.
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Some bears feed on the berries of Arctostaphylos shrubs during autumn.
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The Arctostaphylos species are widespread in the chaparral ecosystems of California.
Synonyms
A group of evergreen shrubs with red bark and thick leaves native to western North America
Compounds
- Specialized
A small low shrub that grows in cold mountain areas and makes dark berries
- Specialized
A bush native to California with leaves that have heart-shaped bases
- Specialized
A small evergreen bush or tree with smooth red bark, twisting branches, pink drooping flowers, and red berries
- Specialized
A low, spreading bush with small white flowers, red berries, and leaves that turn red in autumn
- Specialized
A group of evergreen shrubs with red bark and thick leaves native to western North America
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Arctostaphylos comes from the Greek parts arktos 'bear' (the same root as Arctic) and staphylos 'bunch of grapes'. So the name means 'bear grape', a helpful image because these shrubs make small clusters of berries that bears eat, which is why they are often called bearberry.
