Both. The Madrono is a species of Arbutus found in California and adjacent states.. The European relative is Arbutus unedo. The word "unedo" means "eat once": you won't bother again as the fruit is so insipid. It is unusual in that it is one of the few members of the Heather family which will grow on limestone, and is usually found in open woods on limestone in the Mediterranean region.
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Both. The Madrono is a species of Arbutus found in California and adjacent states.. The European relative is Arbutus unedo. The word "unedo" means "eat once": you won't bother again as the fruit is so insipid. It is unusual in that it is one of the few members of the Heather family which will grow on limestone, and is usually found in open woods on limestone in the Mediterranean region.
western North America