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Reveal, James L.

Eriogonum elatum

Eriogonum elatum Douglas ex Benth.

Tall Woolly Buckwheat, Rush Buckwheat

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: EREL5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 4 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , NV , OR , WA

Additional resources

USDA: Find Eriogonum elatum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Eriogonum elatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriogonum elatum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-09-06
Research By: CBR

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