Can I get your attention by suggesting that you grow some woolly knees? Eriogonum (erion meaning “wool” and gonu meaning “knee” or “joint” in Greek) is wild buckwheat, and it is a superb native plant ...

This final discussion of Eriogonum, or wild buckwheat, examines three beauties that are grown at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch: E. nudum; E. umbellatum; and E. grande var.

An astounding number of species populate the wild buckwheat genus Eriogonum — more than 250, according to the Cal Flora website. And, because of their propensity to hybridize, active speciation ...

Continuing our focus on select species of Eriogonum (wild buckwheat), this week’s discussion features California buckwheat (E. fasciculatum). First, here is a quick review of characteristics common to ...

They are one of the most versatile and drought-resistant of native plants. California buckwheat, also called wild native buckwheat (Eriogonum), are beautiful, attract pollinators and are wonderful to ...