Manzanita Flowers

Manzanita

Manzanita. Perhaps everyone already knows this one, but if not, it's time to learn it. Manzanita is a very common shrub in California. The name means 'little apple' in spanish, a reference to the shape of the berries. Both berries and flowers are edible. It's one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring, and a major food source for hummingbirds and insects. The ripe berries are eaten by birds, foxes, coyotes, and bears.