Sulphur-flower Buckwheat | Eriogonum umbellatum - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Sulphur-flower Buckwheat | Eriogonum umbellatum

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Low-growing plant forms mats of leaves, yellow to orange umbrella-like flowers persist through summer.

Plant Details

Habitats	Upland Prairie and Savanna
Habitat Notes	hot, dry meadows
Mature Height	6-12 in.
Soil Tolerance	dry rocky well-drained soil
Special Uses	seeds are food source for birds.

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

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