parsnipflower buckwheat
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parsnipflower buckwheat
Eriogonum heracleoides
Parsnipflower buckwheat is a lovely flower that grows in the wild. It has small, white flowers that look like tiny stars and can be found in sunny places.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The parsnipflower buckwheat is a low-growing plant with woolly, grey-green leaves often clustered at the base. Its creamy to yellow flowers grow in dense, umbrella-shaped clusters atop upright stems, making it quite distinctive in dry, open habitats.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusEriogonum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Indigenous peoples sometimes used parts of related buckwheat plants for traditional medicines.
It's a favorite snack for deer, who munch on its leaves and stems in the wild!
Its scientific name, *Eriogonum*, means 'woolly knee,' referring to the fuzzy joints on some species.
Many tiny flowers gather together to form one big, showy bloom, attracting lots of bees!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Master
Parsnipflower buckwheat has fuzzy leaves and a deep taproot that help it store water and survive in very dry, rocky places.
Ability
Sunshine Seeker
This plant can grow directly in bright sunlight, even reflecting some rays with its light-colored, woolly leaves to stay cool.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its tiny flowers.
pollinates
Two-Form Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
An important native pollinator in its range.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Grazes on its leaves, especially when other food is scarce.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild flowers, as some can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is parsnipflower buckwheat?
15-60 cm
How wide does parsnipflower buckwheat spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on parsnipflower buckwheat?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does parsnipflower buckwheat bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is parsnipflower buckwheat edible?
No
Is parsnipflower buckwheat toxic?
None
What is parsnipflower buckwheat's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is parsnipflower buckwheat pollinated?
Insect
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Where to spot
Park30 sightings9 species
British Columbia, CA
Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
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British Columbia, CA
White Lake Grasslands Protected Area
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British Columbia, CA
Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park
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British Columbia, CA
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park
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