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madrone vs. manzanita
[ muh-droh-nuh ]
noun
- any of several evergreen trees belonging to the genus Arbutus, of the heath family, especially A. menziesii(Pacific madrone ) of western North America, having red, flaky bark and bearing edible reddish berries.
- the pale reddish-brown wood of this tree.
[ man-zuh-nee-tuh ]
noun
- any of several western North American shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Arctostaphylos, of the heath family, having leathery leaves and clusters of white to pink flowers.
- the fruit of one of these shrubs.