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Reveal, James L.

Eriogonum ovalifolium var. ovalifolium

Eriogonum ovalifolium Nutt. var. ovalifolium

Cushion Buckwheat

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s): Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nevadense

USDA Symbol: EROVO5

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 16 inches wide.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WY
Canada: AB

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-10-05
Research By: CBR

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