Arctostaphylos species are highly adapted to fire-prone environments like chaparral. : Species generally fall into two categories:

: A low-growing groundcover favored for its dense green foliage.

: These are killed by fire, but their seeds require heat or chemical cues from fire to germinate.

Arctostaphylos -

Arctostaphylos species are highly adapted to fire-prone environments like chaparral. : Species generally fall into two categories:

: A low-growing groundcover favored for its dense green foliage.

: These are killed by fire, but their seeds require heat or chemical cues from fire to germinate.