Eriogonum giganteum var. compactum
Santa Barbara Island Buckwheat
Also known as: Eriogonum formosum var. compactum Dunkle +1 more
- Eriogonum formosum var. compactum Dunkle
- Eriogonum giganteum subsp. compactum (Dunkle) Munz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America, Eriogonum giganteum var. compactum (commonly known as Santa Barbara Island buckwheat) is a shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Eriogonum giganteum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
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