Eriogonum microthecum Slender buckwheat (Polygonaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Eriogonum microthecum
Slender buckwheat
Evergreen shrub
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The Eriogonum microthecum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Nebraska to Washington, south to New Mexico and California. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Slender buckwheat.

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Latin Name:  Eriogonum microthecum
Common Name:  Slender buckwheat
Family:  Polygonaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy deserts to lower montane slopes, especially with sagebrush[60].

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]. Established plants resent root disturbance[200].

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