Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale
Cushion Buckwheat, Sierran Cushion Buckwheat
Other regional names: Sierran Cushion Wild Buckwheat
- Sierran Cushion Wild Buckwheat
Also known as: Eriogonum nivale Canby ex Coville +1 more
- Eriogonum nivale Canby ex Coville
- Eriogonum rhodanthum A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale (commonly known as Cushion Buckwheat or Sierran cushion buckwheat) is a herbaceous perennial within the Polygonaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Eriogonum ovalifolium, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Base Species & Variations