Specimens at this location were mostly lacking the conspicuous long non-glandular hairs (bristles) seen on the twigs and bracts of this plant. The shrub was two to three meters tall with shredding bark and no burl.
2005 The Regents of the University of California
CalPhotos
Looking north toward sandhills south of Morro Bay. Shows formation of Arctostaphylos morroensis with Ceanothus lompocensis, Ericameria ericoides, Artemisia californica, scant Quercus agrifolia. A. morroensis pointed out by 3' rule. Note Morro Rock in the distance. Quad name: Cayucos. Quad number: 132B. Reference to map: 1.
2005 The Regents of the University of California
CalPhotos
Looking north toward sandhills south of Morro Bay. Shows formation of Arctostaphylos morroensis with Ceanothus lompocensis, Ericameria ericoides, Artemisia californica, scant Quercus agrifolia. A. morroensis pointed out by 3' rule. Note Morro Rock in the distance. Quad name: Cayucos. Quad number: 132B. Reference to map: 1.
2005 The Regents of the University of California
CalPhotos
Looking north toward Morro Bay. Shows almost dense stand of Arctostaphylos morroensis in foreground. Quad name: Cayucos. Quad number: 132B. Reference to map: 1.