raceme (generally 0--1-branched) or panicle (generally 2--10-branched), terminal, nascent inflorescence present following stem growth, generally late spring through winter, remaining dormant 4--6 months prior to flower (except in Arctostaphylos pringlei subsp. (berkeley.edu)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a plant species of the genus Arctostaphylos widely distributed across circumboreal regions of the subarctic Northern Hemisphere. (wikipedia.org)
The genus name of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi comes from the Greek words arctos (meaning bear) and staphyle (meaning "bunch of grapes") in reference to the fruits which form grape-like clusters. (wikipedia.org)
We evaluated the effect of cold storage and fire-related cues on seed germination of Arctostaphylos pungens HBK (Mexican Manzanita), a common shrub in poorly managed pine-oak forests in Durango, Mexico. (techscience.com)
Associated shrubs and vines include manzanita ( Arctostaphylos manzanita ), toyon ( Heteromeles arbutifolia) , poison oak ( Toxicodendron diversilobium ), and honeysuckle ( Lonicera hispidula) . (isa-arbor.com)
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a small procumbent woody groundcover shrub growing to 5-30 centimetres (2-12 inches) high. (wikipedia.org)
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I'm busy cutting back dry native plants and removing organic mulch to comply with the fire department citation, while others are putting down materials like synthetic grass and "mulch" made of tires and brakes that, although not very flammable, will release toxic fumes if they do start to burn. (lostinthelandscape.com)
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Uva ursi is an herbal product derived from the fresh or dried leaves of the plant Arctostaphylos uva-ursi or bearberry, named for the grape-like clusters of orange berries that are commonly eaten by bears. (nih.gov)
Arctostaphylos uva ursi (also called Arctostaphylos, bearberry, and beargrape) is an evergreen perennial shrub flourishing in humus-rich soil of North America, Europe, and Asia. (nih.gov)
A low dune field is often present and typically supports a scattered overstory of jack pine ( Pinus banksiana ), white pine ( P . strobus ), and red pine ( P . resinosa ) and an understory and ground layer of common juniper ( Juniperus communis ), creeping juniper ( J . horizontalis ), bearberry ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ), marram grass, and June grass ( Koeleria macrantha ). (msu.edu)
Common bearberry ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L.) leaves is one of the most well-known species of raw materials with uroantiseptic and diuretic activity. (edu.ua)
Chromatographic separation of tannin fractions from a bearberry-leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L. Sprengel) extract by HPLC - a short report. (edu.ua)
Ethanolic extracts of phenolic compounds were prepared from green teas ( Camellia sinensis L.), bearberry leaves ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L.), hazelnuts ( Corylus avellana ), evening primrose ( Oenothera biennis ) and grape seeds ( Vitis vinifera L.). All crude extracts were examined for their gallic acid content by HPLC. (olsztyn.pl)
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a plant species of the genus Arctostaphylos widely distributed across circumboreal regions of the subarctic Northern Hemisphere. (wikipedia.org)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a small procumbent woody groundcover shrub growing to 5-30 centimetres (2-12 inches) high. (wikipedia.org)
The genus name of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi comes from the Greek words arctos (meaning bear) and staphyle (meaning "bunch of grapes") in reference to the fruits which form grape-like clusters. (wikipedia.org)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is an alternate host for spruce broom rust. (wikipedia.org)
Uva ursi is an herbal extract derived from the leaves of the Arctostaphylos, a small evergreen shrub, which has been used in Native American traditional medicine for treatment of urinary tract symptoms and as a diuretic. (nih.gov)
Both Arctostaphylos and uva-ursi mean "grape of the bears", the former in Greek and the latter in Latin. (nih.gov)
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In addition, the leaves of Arctostaphylos have been dried and smoked as tobacco, while leaves and berries have also been used as food. (nih.gov)
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