Eriogonum contortum
Grand Buckwheat
Also known as: Eriogonum effusum subsp. contortum (Small ex Rydb.) S.Stokes
- Eriogonum effusum subsp. contortum (Small ex Rydb.) S.Stokes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Eriogonum contortum (commonly known as Grand Buckwheat) is a shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eriogonum, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Utah