Species of Eriogonum

Genus: Eriogonum

Family: Polygonacae 

Genus: Eriogunum

Division Type: Fibrous Root System

Summary

Eriogonum, a genus within the Polygonaceae family, comprises a diverse group of flowering plants commonly known as wild buckwheat. Native to North America, Eriogonum species are adapted to various habitats, ranging from deserts to alpine regions. These plants are notable for their small, clustered flowers, often in shades of white, yellow, or pink, and their ability to thrive in challenging conditions. Eriogonum species play a crucial ecological role by providing food and habitat for pollinators, including bees and butterflies, and are valued in native landscaping for their drought tolerance and soil stabilization properties.

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E. abertianum

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E. angulosum

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E. arborescens

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E. caespitosum

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E. alexanderae

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E. alpinum

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E. brevicaule

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E. diclinum

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E. alatum

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E. baileyi

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E. cernuum

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E. brachyanthum

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E. callistum

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E. apiculatum

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E. cinereum

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E. umbellatum