Dear Michael: My favorite name is Kinninnick whose botanical name is Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. uva ursi is a species name shared by Kinninnick and the grizzly bear. The red berried plant is in the Ericaceae family. Even though it is an Ericaceae it will tolerate alkaline soil. Best, Vicki . Michael Bailes wrote: > What the hell is a Manzanita when it is at home? >