Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia - Baja Birdbush, Palo Blanco (Plant) Wildflowers many Kumeyaay Indians in the

many Kumeyaay Indians in the far-flung ranches of Baja California carry on the traditional knowledge and skills for transforming native plants into food

velvety foliage and masses of bright gold flowers year round

Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment

Warner Mtns

and evolution of the genus

Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia - Baja Birdbush, Palo Blanco (Plant) Wildflowers many Kumeyaay Indians in theAttractive manzanita relative tree with narrow leaves and white flowers. Peeling bark revealing smooth white trunks makes it an interesting specimen tree. Rare in California. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia Common Name Baja Birdbush, Palo Blanco Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months