Eriogonum crosbyae
Crosby's buckwheat
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Family: Polygonaceae · Type: Herb
Eriogonum crosbyae (Crosby's buckwheat) is a California herb in the Polygonaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
State rank S3
How to tell it apart
vs Adenostoma: Eriogonum has flowers in cup-like involucres; Adenostoma has tiny white rose-family flowers in spikes.; vs Salvia: Eriogonum has six similar perianth parts; Salvia has two-lipped tubular flowers.; vs Fagopyrum: Eriogonum has flowers in involucred clusters; Fagopyrum has loose branching sprays without involucres.; vs Artemisia: Eriogonum has cup-surrounded flower clusters; Artemisia has tiny inconspicuous heads in drooping sprays.; vs Chorizanthe: Eriogonum has multiple flowers per involucre; Chorizanthe has one flower per involucre with spiny teeth.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Eriogonum crosbyae belong to?
Eriogonum crosbyae is in the Polygonaceae family, genus Eriogonum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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