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Eriogonum congdonii is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name Congdon's buckwheat. It is endemic to the Klamath Mountains of northern California, where it is an uncommon member of the serpentine soils flora in the local forests. It is a low, matting shrub growing up to about half a meter wide and tall. The woolly leaves are widely lance-shaped and are found along the stems, especially in clusters at the stem tips. The inflorescence is an erect, dense umbel of many tiny bright yellow flowers.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 19 in Tall

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Color

Cream, Pink, White, Yellow

Water

Low, Very Low

Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 12 likely

Confirmed Likely

Mormon Metalmark

Apodemia mormo

Aroga paraplutella

The Brown Elfin

Callophrys augustinus

Sheridan's Hairstreak

Callophrys sheridanii