Redroot Buckwheat

Eriogonum racemosum

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Cover:

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Loam,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Acidic

Alkaline

CaCO3 tolerant

Metal

Salt

Location

Min elevation:

5000

Max elevation:

9000

Counties:

Clark,

Lincoln,

Nye,

White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:

Germination overall:

Germination rate:

Reproduction:

Establishment:

Lifespan:

Survival:

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Disturbance

Fire

Flooding

Low light

Riparian

Best suited for these management goals:

Drought resilience

Erosion control

Forage production

Pollinator habitat

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Citations:

Austin & Urness 1986, Meyer & Paulsen 2000