Redroot buckwheat

Eriogonum racemosum

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic,
Alkaline,
CaCO3 tolerant,
Metal,
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
5000
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
Apache County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold,
Disturbance,
Fire,
Flooding,
Low light,
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control,
Forage production,
Pollinator habitat,
Weed management,
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire,
toxic for some animals,
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Citations:
Austin & Urness 1986, Meyer & Paulsen 2000

Comments