Scientific Name
Eriogonum flavum
Files
Download Seed: The triagular achene of yellow wild buckwheat is 4-5 mm long. (81 KB)
Download Seedling: Two month old yellow wild buckwheat seedling grown in research greenhouse at SDSU. (45 KB)
Download Vegetative: The wooley leaves of yellow wild buckwheat are 3-10 cm long. (63 KB)
Download Flowering: The flowers make up heads which are borne in an umbel. (67 KB)
Download Fruiting: The yellow buckwheat begins to fruit in late July. (88 KB)
Family Name
Polygonaceae
Common Name
Yellow wild buckwheat
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in Jun.-Sept. when dark in color
Germination: Germination should occur at 70° F
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Well drained
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry
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