California buckwheat
Mojave buckwheat

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Plant type:
Subshrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate,
Low
Seedling rate:
9-14 lbs/acre or 1-2 lbs/acre when used in mixes

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
1000
Max elevation:
4500
Counties:
Clark,
Esmeralda,
Lincoln,
Nye

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast,
Moderate
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long,
Moderate
Survival:
High,
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available from nurseries

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