Wright's Buckwheat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wright's Buckwheat
var. wrightii in southern Nevada
Scientific classification
Genus:	Eriogonum
Species:	wrightii

Wright's buckwheat (scientific name: Eriogonum wrightii) is a type of wild buckwheat plant. It grows naturally in the Southwestern United States, California, and parts of northwest Mexico. You can find it in many different places, like chaparral areas and rocky spots, from mountains to deserts.

What it Looks Like

This plant can look quite different depending on where it grows. It might be a small plant, only about 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall. Or, it could be a bushy plant that spreads out over a meter (about 3 feet) wide.

There are also several types, or "varieties," of Wright's buckwheat. Generally, it has leaves at its base, near the ground. It also has a few leaves along its stem. These leaves are usually thin and feel a bit fuzzy or "woolly."

The plant's flowers grow in clusters on long, straight branches. These branches can be smooth or woolly. Sometimes, small leaves grow where the flower clusters are. The flowers are usually white or a light pink color.