Eriogonum hookeri
S. Wats
Hooker's buckwheat
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEriogonum hookeri is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name Hooker's buckwheat. It is native to the Intermountain West of the United States, where it grows in plateau and desert habitat.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are at the base and heart or kidney shaped. They are 2-5 cm long by 2.6 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
Used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 222
