Eriogonum arborescens
Island Buckwheat, Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Eriogonum arborescens
Eriogonum arborescens (commonly known as Island buckwheat or Santa Cruz Island buckwheat) is a shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eriogonum, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California