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James' Buckwheat

Eriogonum jamesii

James' Buckwheat is a special plant that grows in dry places. It has pretty yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a favorite in nature!

Lebensraum: Desert

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The James' Buckwheat has fuzzy, silvery-green leaves, often lance-shaped. Its tiny, cream to yellow flowers cluster into dense, round heads atop slender, reddish stems, making it distinctively globular compared to other low-growing plants.

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James' Buckwheat
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James' Buckwheat

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Despite its name, James' Buckwheat is not a true wheat; it's related to rhubarb!

Its tiny flowers can change color, starting creamy yellow and fading to pink or reddish as they age!

Native Americans sometimes ground seeds from other buckwheat species into flour for food.

The fuzzy texture on its leaves acts like a natural sunscreen, protecting it from intense sun.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Drought Buster

James' Buckwheat can survive with little water thanks to its deep roots and fuzzy leaves, helping it thrive in dry, arid environments.

Fähigkeit

Soil Anchor

James' Buckwheat has a strong root system that binds soil particles, preventing erosion on slopes and disturbed ground.

Fähigkeit

Pollinator Beacon

Its nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of native bees and butterflies, aiding in its reproduction and supporting local insect populations.

Maße und Details

Höhe
15-45 cm
Ausbreitung
20-60 cm
Blütengröße
0.2-0.5 cm
Blütezeit
Summer-fall
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

visits flowers for nectar and pollen

pollinates

Monarch butterfly

Danaus plexippus

collects nectar from its blooms

eats

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browses on its leaves and stems

eaten by

Black-tailed jackrabbit

Lepus californicus

eats its foliage when available

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von James' Buckwheat?

15-45 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von James' Buckwheat?

20-60 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von James' Buckwheat?

0.2-0.5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von James' Buckwheat?

Summer-fall

Was ist der/die/das essbar von James' Buckwheat?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von James' Buckwheat?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von James' Buckwheat?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von James' Buckwheat?

Insekten

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