Arctostaphylos nortensis, common name Del Norte manzanita, is a shrub narrowly endemic to the mountains along the Oregon/California state line. It has been reported from only 3 counties: Del Norte County, California; and Curry and Josephine Counties in Oregon. The plant grows in chaparral and open forests at elevations of , occasionally on serpentine.
Description Arctostaphylos nortensis is a shrub up to tall, bearing racemes of white flowers. It is distinguished from other species in the region by the long hairs on its twigs, flowers and fruits.P. V. Wells. 1988. Two new Manzanitas from the North Coast Range, California. Four Seasons 8(1): 50-51.P. V. Wells. Subgenera and sections of Arctostaphylos Four Seasons. 9(2): 56-69. 1992.
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Calflora: Arctostaphylos nortensis (Del Norte manzanita) Jepson eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Arctostaphylos nortensis USDA Plants Profile for Arctostaphylos nortensis (Del Norte manzanita)