Eriogonum fasciculatum
Benth.
Cailfornia buckwheat, Wild buckwheat
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriogonum fasciculatum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common names California buckwheat and flat-topped buckwheat. Characterized by small, white and pink flower clusters that give off a cottony effect, this species grows variably from a patchy mat to a wide shrub, with the flowers turning a rusty color after blooming. This plant is of great benefit across its various habitats, providing an important food resource for a diversity of insect and mammal species. It also provides numerous ecosystem services for humans, including erosion control, post-fire mitigation, increases in crop yields when planted in hedgerows, and high habitat restoration value.
Description
A herbaceous plant in the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) found in temperate regions. It produces flowers that can be brewed into tea, added to breads, or used to make deep amber honey.
Edible Uses
The flowers are brewed into tea, added to breads, and used to produce honey.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are brewed into tea. They are also added to breads. The flowers produce a deep amber honey.
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Medicinal Uses
The flowers are brewed into tea for consumption.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 184
- Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17:411. 1837
