Difference between revisions of "Eriogonum grande var. timorum"

Reveal

Aliso 7: 229. 1970.

Common names: St. Nicholas wild buckwheat
Synonyms: Eriogonum grande subsp. timorum (Reveal) Munz
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Subshrubs or herbs, 1–2(–2.5) dm, glabrous. Aerial flowering stems not fistulose, 0.8–1.2(–1.5) dm. Leaf blades (1.5–)2–3.5(–4.5) × 1–2(–2.5) cm, tomentose abaxially, tomentose to densely floccose adaxially. Inflorescences subcapitate to cymose, 5–8 × 4–8 cm. Involucres campanulate, 4–5 × 3–6 mm. Flowers 2.5–3(–3.5) mm; perianth white.


Phenology: Flowering Apr–Oct.
Habitat: Rocky cliffs and bluffs, coastal grassland and scrub communities
Elevation: 20-60 m

Discussion

Variety timorum is rare and restricted to San Nicolas Island, Ventura County. It is in cultivation but has not become naturalized on the mainland.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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