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| Identification |
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Genus
Eriogonum
Species
compositum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
northern buckwheat
Family
POLYGONACEAE
Specimen number
S11262
Data source
HtZn p111;Frgnt p287
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
3" - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Rocky
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-07b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Eriogonum compositum has mild honey scented flowers. Northern buckwheat can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is rocky. Full sun is ideal for this plant. It usually does best in dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
honey scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Eriogonum compositum can be achieved by seed. Northern buckwheat is a wildflower and may have originated from Northwest US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Eriogonum compositum has rounded flower clusters on stalks of varying heights. Blossoms appear in June and continue through August. Typically the blossoms are either white or yellow.
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