Tiehm's Buckwheat 🛑 Endangered

Eriogonum tiehmii

Tiehm's Buckwheat

Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygonaceae
Genus:
Eriogonum
Species:
Eriogonum tiehmii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Nevada

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
endemic to specific Nevada regions with unique soil composition