Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Eriogonum abertianum Torrey in Emory
(Abert's Wild Buckwheat)

Family: Polygonaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
By var., see Allred

Eriogonum abertianum has spherical whitish inflorescences on hairy pedicels. The leaves are hairy and crenate. It is much branched from the base and generally low and spreading. Eriogonum abertianum is found at lower elevations in sandy creekbeds.
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Eriogonum abertianum, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Cyn., May 30, 2007



Eriogonum abertianum, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Hoodoo Cyn., May 30, 2007


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