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Reveal, James L.

Eriogonum alatum var. alatum

Eriogonum alatum Torr. var. alatum

Winged Buckwheat

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s): Eriogonum alatum ssp. triste, Eriogonum triste, Pterogonum alatum

USDA Symbol: ERALA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , KS , NE , NM , TX , UT , WY

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-07-26
Research By: CBR

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