Eriogonum crocatum
Conejo Buckwheat, Saffron Wild Buckwheat
Other regional names: Saffron Buckwheat
- Saffron Buckwheat
Also known as: Eriogonum saxatile var. crocatum (Davidson) Munz
- Eriogonum saxatile var. crocatum (Davidson) Munz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Eriogonum crocatum (commonly known as Conejo buckwheat or Saffron Wild Buckwheat) is a shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to 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