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Reveal, James L.

Eriogonum flavum var. flavum

Eriogonum flavum Nutt. var. flavum

Alpine Golden Buckwheat

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s): Eriogonum flavum ssp. crassifolium, Eriogonum flavum var. crassifolium

USDA Symbol: ERFLF

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Compact mats, to about 18 inches wide.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , SD , WY
Canada: AB , MB , SK

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-11-10
Research By: CBR

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