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Eriogonum crocatum A. Davids.
Conejo buckwheat, Saffron wild buckwheat
USDA Symbol: ERCR3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A densely white-woolly buckwheat with a mounded bush shape. Bright yellow flowers occur in dense, showy flower clusters. This buckwheat grows to 1 ft. in height.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit: Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA
Native Distribution: Ventura Co., CA
Native Habitat: Rocky, coastal sage slopes at 500 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soil.
Conditions Comments: Drought tolerant.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed.
Seed Collection: The three-sided
achene can be hand-stripped from the plant.
Seed Treatment: Seeds of this
genus generally germinate without pretreatment but in such a large
genus, a variety of germination responses can be expected.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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