Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 8 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674996
Common Names
- Lachnogynum Buckwheat
- Lachnogynum Wild Buckwheat
- Lachnogynum Wildflower
Synonyms
- Eriogonum lachnogynum tetraneuris S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum tetraneuris Small [unknown]
- Eriogonum lachnogynum lachnogynum [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum lachnogynum (also called Wooly wild buckwheat, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and sagebrush. It has small, white flowers and wooly, glandular leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum lachnogynum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriogonum lachnogynum var. sarahiae (N.D.Atwood & A.Clifford) Reveal
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum lachnogynum is a small, white to pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, shiny, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves and a slender, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum lachnogynum is a perennial plant that is native to California and Nevada. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Eriogonum lachnogynum
Eriogonum lachnogynum is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral.
Eriogonum lachnogynum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum lachnogynum?
Eriogonum lachnogynum
What is the common name of Eriogonum lachnogynum?
Woolly-Stemmed Buckwheat
What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum lachnogynum?
It is native to California, where it grows in dry, rocky areas
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,