Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hastatum
ID:
675558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiggins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 1: 165 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674890



Common Names

  • Hastate Buckwheat
  • Hastate Eriogonum
  • Spearleaf Buckwheat


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Description

Eriogonum hastatum (also called Silver-Leaf Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Western United States. It has a woody base and grows in rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum hastatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum hastatum is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum hastatum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name arrowhead wild buckwheat. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to New Mexico, where it grows in many types of habitats. It is a perennial herb producing a branching, hairy stem up to about 60 centimeters in maximum height. The leaves are variable in shape, sometimes divided into several lobes, and the inflorescence is a cluster of small flowers. The fruit is a small achene.

Where to Find Eriogonum hastatum

Eriogonum hastatum is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Eriogonum hastatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum hastatum?

Eriogonum hastatum

What type of plant is Eriogonum hastatum?

Eriogonum hastatum is a flowering shrub

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum hastatum?

Eriogonum hastatum is native to California

Species in the Eriogonum genus

Eriogonum callistum, Eriogonum abertianum, Eriogonum acaule, Eriogonum alatum, Eriogonum aliquantum, Eriogonum allenii, Eriogonum alpinum, Eriogonum ammophilum, Eriogonum ampullaceum, Eriogonum androsaceum, Eriogonum anemophilum, Eriogonum angelense, Eriogonum angulosum, Eriogonum annuum, Eriogonum apiculatum, Eriogonum apricum, Eriogonum arborescens, Eriogonum arcuatum, Eriogonum aretioides, Eriogonum argillosum, Eriogonum argophyllum, Eriogonum arizonicum, Eriogonum artificis, Eriogonum atrorubens, Eriogonum austrinum, Eriogonum baileyi, Eriogonum batemanii, Eriogonum bicolor, Eriogonum bifurcatum, Eriogonum brachyanthum, Eriogonum brachypodum, Eriogonum brandegeei, Eriogonum breedlovei, Eriogonum brevicaule, Eriogonum butterworthianum, Eriogonum caespitosum, Eriogonum capillare, Eriogonum cernuum, Eriogonum chrysops, Eriogonum ciliatum, Eriogonum cinereum, Eriogonum cithariforme, Eriogonum clavatum, Eriogonum clavellatum, Eriogonum clivosum, Eriogonum codium, Eriogonum collinum, Eriogonum coloradense, Eriogonum compositum, Eriogonum concinnum,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

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