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Wand buckwheat
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Scientific classification
Genus:
Eriogonum
Species:
roseum
Synonyms

Eriogonum virgatum

Eriogonum roseum is a type of wild buckwheat often called wand buckwheat. It grows naturally in many parts of western California and the Sierra Nevada foothills. You can also find it in some areas of Oregon. This plant is very common and grows in different kinds of plant communities.

Wand Buckwheat: A California Wildflower

What Wand Buckwheat Looks Like

Wand buckwheat is a plant that stands up straight. It grows from a seed each year and then dies, which is why it's called an "annual herb." It can grow quite tall, sometimes over half a meter (about 2 feet) high!

At the bottom of the plant, you'll find small, oval-shaped leaves. The main stem, or inflorescence, is thin and has only a few branches that also grow straight up. These branches look a bit like wands, which is how the plant got its common name.

Flowers and Colors

Along these wand-like branches, you'll see clusters of flowers. They are spaced out evenly at different points along the stem. The flowers themselves can be white, yellow, pink, or even a mix of these colors!

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