Grow Native: Eriogonum umbellatum in variety By John Stireman Co-editor of the UNPS newsletter, the Sego Lily
Image 1: Eriogonum umbellatum v. porteri
The buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum, commonly called sulfur flower, is described in Flora of North America as “a widespread and exceedingly variable species,” listing 41 botanical varieties from shrubs 24 inches tall and 36 inches wide to compact plants a few inches tall. In A Utah Flora, Welsh et al, four wide-spread varieties are listed for the state.
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