Eriogonum gilmanii

Gilman's buckwheat

Family: Polygonaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 1B.3

Gilman's buckwheat is a rare (CNPS 1B.3) California native perennial found in the northern desert mountains, specifically in the Panamint and Last Chance ranges, growing in gravel habitats at elevations of 1,500 to 2,000 meters. Flowering from May to September, this plant produces pale yellow flowers with dark reddish midribs, arranged in compact clusters about 1 centimeter wide. Growing as a low-spreading mat approximately 1 to 3 decimeters in diameter, it develops scape-like stems covered in dense white tomentose hairs. Its basal leaves are small and woolly, measuring just 2 to 4 millimeters long and 1 to 2 millimeters wide, with a soft, felt-like texture. The fruit is a tiny, smooth achene approximately 2.5 to 3 millimeters long.

Habitat: Gravel

Bloom period: May-Sep

Elevation: 1500-2000 m

Bioregions: n DMtns (Panamint, Last Chance ranges).

California counties: Inyo

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