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Field Guide


Kaye's Wild Buckwheat

Kaye's Wild Buckwheat (Eriogonum artificis)
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Eriogonum artificis

NatureServe conservation status

Global (G-rank):
State (S-rank): S1

Utah Wildlife Action Plan status

  • SGCN

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General information

Eriogonum artificis, or Kaye's Buckwheat, is endemic to Utah. It has been found in Beaver County, Utah. It occurs in sandy to gravelly soil on volcanic slows among mixed grassland, sagebrush, and juniper woodland communities. This species commonly has pale yellow flowers and may be found blooming August through September.

Description

Eriogonum artificis, or Kaye's Buckwheat, is endemic to Utah. It has been found in Beaver County, Utah. It occurs in sandy to gravelly soil on volcanic slows among mixed grassland, sagebrush, and juniper woodland communities. This species commonly has pale yellow flowers and may be found blooming August through September.

Phenology

Flowers from August to September

Diagnostic characteristics

This species can be confused with Eriogonum spathulatum, but can be distinguished by its mostly glabrous inflorescence and more commonly pale yellow flowers. 

Species range

A Great Basin endemic, found in Beaver County, Utah.

Threats or limiting factors

Threats are unknown.

Taxonomy

No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies