Eriogonum gossypinum
Cottony Buckwheat, Gypsum Wild Buckwheat
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Eriogonum gossypinum (commonly known as Cottony Buckwheat or Gypsum Wild-Buckwheat) is an annual belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Eriogonum genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California