Eriogonum cithariforme var. cithariforme

Common names: Cithara wild buckwheat
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 5. Treatment on page 424.

Leaves: petiole usually winged; basal blade oblanceolate. Flowering stems and inflorescence branches tomentose.


Phenology: Flowering May–Oct.
Habitat: Sandy flats and slopes, chaparral communities, oak and montane conifer woodlands
Elevation: (100-)500-2200 m

Discussion

Variety cithariforme is usually uncommon throughout its range in the mountains and foothills of southwestern California (Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties). In vigorous plants, the winged petiole is striking.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
James L. Reveal +
S. Watson +
Eriogonum sect. Oregonium +
Cithara wild buckwheat +
(100-)500-2200 m +
Sandy flats and slopes, chaparral communities, oak and montane conifer woodlands +
Flowering May–Oct. +
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts +
Eriogonum gracile var. cithariforme +  and Eriogonum vimineum var. cithariforme +
Eriogonum cithariforme var. cithariforme +
Eriogonum cithariforme +
variety +