Kaye's Wild Buckwheat
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 is a perennial, spreading herb with stems lacking persistent leaf bases. The leaves are basal or sheathing 1-3 cm up the stem, the blades are grayish-tomentose on both sides and narrowly elliptic. The inflorescence is cymos
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.
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Threats or limiting factors
Threats are unknown.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies