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Eriogonum effusum

Spreading Buckwheat, Spreading Wild Buckwheat
Also known as: Eriogonum effusum subsp. typicum S.Stokes +8 more
  • Eriogonum effusum subsp. typicum S.Stokes
  • Eriogonum effusum var. contortum S.Stokes
  • Eriogonum effusum var. effusum
  • Eriogonum microtheca subsp. myrianthum Gand.
  • Eriogonum microtheca var. effusum (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray
  • Eriogonum microthecum subsp. myrianthum Gand.
  • Eriogonum microthecum var. effusum (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray
  • Eriogonum myrianthum (Gand.) Prain, 1913
  • Eriogonum myrianthum Gand.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Eriogonum effusum (commonly known as Spreading Buckwheat or Spreading Wild Buckwheat) is a shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Eriogonum is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming

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