Eriogonum abertianum
| Abert's buckwheat | |
|---|---|
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| In Sonoran Desert habitat, within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Eriogonum |
| Species: | E. abertianum |
| Binomial name | |
| Eriogonum abertianum Torr. | |
Eriogonum abertianum, with the common names Abert's buckwheat and Abert wild buckwheat, is a species of buckwheats in the Polygonaceae family. [1]
Distribution
This annual herb is native to: Northern Mexico in Coahuila, Chihuahua, Sonora, and San Luis Potosí states; and the Southwestern United States within Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. [1][2]
It grows from 400–2,500 metres (1,300–8,200 ft) in elevation. Habitats it is found in include the Chihuahuan Desert and Sonoran Desert.[3]:65
Description
Eriogonum abertianum grows from 1–3 feet (0.30–0.91 m) in height and width. [1] [2]
Its leaves are tomentose, and greenish, tawny, or reddish on both surfaces (1-4 × 1-3 cm).[2]
The 3-4.5 mm flowers are white, pink, or yellow. [2] It bloom period is year round. [1]
Pollinator plant
This species is a food source for adult Crescent Metalmark butterflies (Apodemia phyciodoides). [1] It is also of special value to native bees. [1]
See also
- Flora of the Chihuahuan Desert
- Flora of the Sonoran Deserts
References
External links
- USDA Plants Profile for Eriogonum abertianum (Abert's buckwheat)
- SEINet, Arizona Chapter: photo gallery of Eriogonum abertianum