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Eriogonum tenellum

Tall Buckwheat
Also known as: Eriogonum tenellum var. caulescens Torr. & A.Gray +4 more
  • Eriogonum tenellum var. caulescens Torr. & A.Gray
  • Eriogonum tenellum var. erianthum Gand.
  • Eriogonum tenellum var. grandiflorum Gand.
  • Eriogonum tenellum var. leptocladon Benth.
  • Eriogonum tenellum var. sessiliflorum Gand.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Eriogonum tenellum (commonly known as Tall Buckwheat) is a herbaceous perennial within the Polygonaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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