Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 6 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674921
Common Names
- Hieracifolium Buckwheat
- Hieracifolium Wild Buckwheat
- Hieracifolium Wildflower
Description
Eriogonum hieracifolium (also called Hawkweed Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Western United States. It has a woody base and grows in rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum hieracifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum hieracifolium is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum hieracifolium is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name hawkweed wild buckwheat. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to New Mexico, where it grows in many types of habitats. It is a perennial herb producing a branching, hairy stem up to about 60 centimeters in maximum height. The leaves are variable in shape, sometimes divided into several lobes, and the inflorescence is a cluster of small flowers. The fruit is a small achene.
Where to Find Eriogonum hieracifolium
Eriogonum hieracifolium can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Eriogonum hieracifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum hieracifolium?
Eriogonum hieracifolium
What type of plant is Eriogonum hieracifolium?
Eriogonum hieracifolium is a flowering shrub
What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum hieracifolium?
Eriogonum hieracifolium is native to California
Species in the Eriogonum genus
Eriogonum callistum,
Eriogonum abertianum,
Eriogonum acaule,
Eriogonum alatum,
Eriogonum aliquantum,
Eriogonum allenii,
Eriogonum alpinum,
Eriogonum ammophilum,
Eriogonum ampullaceum,
Eriogonum androsaceum,
Eriogonum anemophilum,
Eriogonum angelense,
Eriogonum angulosum,
Eriogonum annuum,
Eriogonum apiculatum,
Eriogonum apricum,
Eriogonum arborescens,
Eriogonum arcuatum,
Eriogonum aretioides,
Eriogonum argillosum,
Eriogonum argophyllum,
Eriogonum arizonicum,
Eriogonum artificis,
Eriogonum atrorubens,
Eriogonum austrinum,
Eriogonum baileyi,
Eriogonum batemanii,
Eriogonum bicolor,
Eriogonum bifurcatum,
Eriogonum brachyanthum,
Eriogonum brachypodum,
Eriogonum brandegeei,
Eriogonum breedlovei,
Eriogonum brevicaule,
Eriogonum butterworthianum,
Eriogonum caespitosum,
Eriogonum capillare,
Eriogonum cernuum,
Eriogonum chrysops,
Eriogonum ciliatum,
Eriogonum cinereum,
Eriogonum cithariforme,
Eriogonum clavatum,
Eriogonum clavellatum,
Eriogonum clivosum,
Eriogonum codium,
Eriogonum collinum,
Eriogonum coloradense,
Eriogonum compositum,
Eriogonum concinnum,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,