Natural History

Arbutus menziesii

Arbutus menziesii, or Pacific madrone (commonly madrone or madrona in the United States and arbutus in Canada), is a species of broadleaf evergreen tree in the family Ericaceae. It has waxy foliage, a contorted growth habit, and flaky bark. It is native to the western coastal areas of North America, from British Columbia to California.

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See also

• ▸Desmond Morris
• ▸Aldus Manutius
• ▸Dakhla, Western Sahara

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