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Eriogonum allenii

Eriogonum allenii S. Watson

Shale Barren Buckwheat

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ERAL5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Oblong , Ovate , Peltate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Compound Umbel
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: VA , WV

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-12
Research By: SET

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