Arctostaphylos mewukka Merriam ssp. mewukka
Annotated by Phil Wells, 5 Oct 2004.
Oregon: Josephine County: north of OR/CA state line, near 5200', off the 1207 trail [see map] Elev. 5200 ft.
T41S R6W S13
chaparral mosaic consisting mostly of A. patula and at lower elevations A. viscida. Plants scarce, to 1 m. tall; according to Phil Wells, taxon is tetraploid (n=26) arising from cross of A. patula and A. viscida, both (n=13) [pers. conv. 10-5-2004]. Fruit and leaves are larger than in both parent species. Phenology: flowers & fruits.
Frank T. Callahan Am-2-1977, Sep 1977
With Karen Callahan
SOC, Accession: 23913