# Pinemat Manzanita (*Arctostaphylos nevadensis*)

The Pinemat Manzanita is a small, bushy plant with beautiful, shiny leaves. It produces lovely pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies, making it a favorite in nature!

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Mountain regions

![Pinemat Manzanita](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Arctostaphylos_nevadensis_7751.JPG&width=800)

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## Appearance

The Pinemat Manzanita is a low-growing, mat-forming shrub with smooth, reddish-brown bark that peels in thin strips. It has small, oval, leathery evergreen leaves and clusters of tiny, urn-shaped flowers that range from white to pink.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Ericales
- **Family:** Ericaceae
- **Genus:** Arctostaphylos

## Interesting facts

- Its name 'Manzanita' means 'little apple' in Spanish, referring to its tiny, apple-like fruits!
- Some people say its peeling bark looks like sunburnt skin, revealing a smoother layer underneath!
- The sticky residue on its leaves helps the plant protect itself from insects and diseases!
- This amazing plant can live for hundreds of years, growing slowly and steadily on the ground!

## Special abilities

- **Fire Resilience:** Pinemat Manzanita can resprout from its base even after a wildfire, helping it quickly recover.
- **Drought Master:** Pinemat Manzanita has small, waxy leaves that help it conserve water, allowing it to thrive in dry conditions.
- **Soil Seeker:** Pinemat Manzanita has tough roots that can access nutrients and moisture in poor, rocky soils.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 10-60 cm
- **Spread:** 50-200 cm
- **Flower Size:** 0.5-0.7 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Spring
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Toxicity:** Mild
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Eaten by:** [Mule Deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/mule-deer) (*Odocoileus hemionus*) — Deer browse on its leaves and tender twigs, especially in winter.
- **Pollinates:** Yellow-faced Bumblebee (*Bombus vosnesenskii*) — Bees are primary pollinators, visiting its bell-shaped flowers for nectar.
- **Eaten by:** [American Robin](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-robin) (*Turdus migratorius*) — Birds consume its berries, helping to disperse its seeds to new areas.

## Traits

- [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
- [Shrub](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shrub): A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
- [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
- [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
- [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
- [Mountain](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/mountain): This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
- [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.

## Collections

- [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Be careful not to touch sharp branches when exploring!

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Pinemat Manzanita?

Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Pinemat Manzanita?

10-60 cm

### How wide does Pinemat Manzanita spread?

50-200 cm

### How big are the flowers on Pinemat Manzanita?

0.5-0.7 cm

### When does Pinemat Manzanita bloom?

Spring

### Is Pinemat Manzanita edible?

Yes

### Is Pinemat Manzanita toxic?

Mild

### What is Pinemat Manzanita's lifecycle?

Perennial

## Where to spot

- [Lake Chelan National Recreation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lake-chelan-national-recreation-area) — Washington, US · National Park

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Pinemat Manzanita: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pinemat-manzanita)