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Common Name:
California buckwheat
Family Name:
Polygonaceae
Botanical Name:
Eriogonum fasciculatum
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Variety:
Forma:
Cultivar:
Characteristics:
Erigonum fasciculatum is an evergreen shrub with alternate, needle-like, half inch long leaves which are dark green, and arranged into clusters.
Compound:
Eri fas
Geographic Origin:
California
Ecozone Origin:
Nearctic
Biome Origin:
Natural History:
Cultivation Notes:
E. fasciculatum is low maintenance plant. It should be planted in well-draining locations with full sun. Hardy to 15°F.
Ethnobotany:
In landscaping, Eriogonum fasciculatum can be used to stabilize slopes, which controls erosion, and aids in the restoration of natural areas. It is easily established by seed. E. fasciculatum provides pollen so that bees can make honey, and its seeds can be eaten by birds. The California Buckwheat provides seeds and cover to wildlife.
Height:
0 - 5 feet
Width:
0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate:
Moderate Growing
Grow Season:
Flower Season:
Spring
Color:
White
Function:
Habitat
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Hardy
Water Use:
Moderate Water Use
Citations:
Perry, Bob. Landscape Plants for Western Regions: An illustrated Guide to Plants for Water Conservation. Land Design Publishing, 1992.
