Ben Lomond Buckwheat

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Ben Lomond Buckwheat (Eriogonum nudum var. decurrens) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the SF Bay region. It tends to grow in dry open places, at elevations from 0-12500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 7 ft Tall

Color

Cream, Pink, White

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Natural setting

Site type

Dry open places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 25 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Mormon Metalmark

Apodemia mormo

Behr's Metalmark

Apodemia virgulti

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Aroga paulella

Alternative names

Common names:

Naked Buckwheat, Benlomond Buckwheat

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