Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tiehmii
ID:
676198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reveal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 45: 277 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675530

Common Names

  • Tiehm's Buckwheat
  • Tiehm Buckwheat
  • Tiehm's Wild Buckwheat

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Description

Eriogonum tiehmii (also called Tiehm's Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States, growing in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral. It is a low-growing plant, with small, white flowers in the summer, and small, gray-green leaves. It grows in a clump, and can reach up to 1 foot in height.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum tiehmii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum tiehmii has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum tiehmii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Eriogonum tiehmii

Eriogonum tiehmii is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Eriogonum tiehmii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum tiehmii?

Eriogonum tiehmii

What is the growth habit of Eriogonum tiehmii?

Eriogonum tiehmii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial.

What are the flowering times of Eriogonum tiehmii?

Eriogonum tiehmii typically flowers in late spring to early summer.

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,

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