Eriogonum latifolium Seaside buckwheat (Polygonaceae)

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Eriogonum latifolium
Seaside buckwheat
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The Eriogonum latifolium plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Seaside buckwheat.

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Latin Name:  Eriogonum latifolium
Common Name:  Seaside buckwheat
Family:  Polygonaceae
Author:  J.E.Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cliffs and sandy places near the coast[71].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a loose lean gritty well-drained soil in a very sunny position[200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Tolerates exposed positions[200]. Requires some protection from winter wet[1]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Established plants resent root disturbance[200].

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