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Reveal, James L.
Eriogonum annuum
Eriogonum annuum Nutt.
Annual Buckwheat, Annual Wild Buckwheat, Umbrella Plant
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ERAN4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Flower: Flowers 1/4 inch
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AR , CO , IL , IN , KS , MN , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WYNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Sandy, Gravelly
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Rock gardens, Rocky hillside, Erosion controlConspicuous Flowers: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSupports Conservation Biological Control
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 765 - McMillen's Texas Gardening: Wildflowers (1998) Howard, D.Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Eriogonum annuum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eriogonum annuum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eriogonum annuum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-08-21Research By: TWC Staff