Pine-Mat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Arctostaphylos nevadensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - ground into a powder and added to soups etc. The seed is very small and would be difficult to separate from the fruit. It would be easier to dry the whole fruit, grind this into a powder and use it in soups etc. Fruit. — Seed - ground into a powder and added to soups etc.; The seed is very small and would be difficult to separate from the fruit.; It would be easier to dry the whole fruit, grind this into a powder and use it in soups etc.; The fruit can be eaten fresh or dried and stored for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Montane areas. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)