Eriogonum cithariforme
| Eriogonum cithariforme | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Polygonaceae |
| Genus: | Eriogonum |
| Species: | E. cithariforme |
| Binomial name | |
| Eriogonum cithariforme S.Wats. | |
Eriogonum cithariforme is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name cithara buckwheat.
It is endemic to the Transverse Ranges and Southern Outer California Coast Ranges of Southern California. It grows in sandy areas in a number of local habitat types, such as chaparral.
Description
Eriogonum cithariforme is an annual herb growing up to about half a meter in maximum height with a spreading or erect flowering stem with many upcurved branches.
The wavy, woolly leaves are round to oval in shape and are mainly located about the base of the stem.
The inflorescence is lined with many clusters of tiny white to pinkish flowers.
External links
Media related to Eriogonum cithariforme at Wikimedia Commons- Jepson Manual Treatment of Eriogonum cithariforme
- USDA Plants Profile for Eriogonum cithariforme
- Flora of North America
- Eriogonum cithariforme — Photo gallery
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