There are several reports of traditional use of Eriogonum ovalifolium by Native Americans. P. Train et al. (1941) indicated that a decoction of the roots is used in Nevada for colds. R. V. Chamberlin (1911) reported that the Gosiute Indians in southwestern Utah used it in a poultice or wash to treat venereal diseases.
Members of the species are food plants for Bauer's dotted-blue butterfly (Euphilotes baueri).
Eriogonum ovalifolium is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name cushion buckwheat. It is native to western North America from California to Alberta, where it is a member of many plant communities in varied habitats, including the sagebrush steppe and alpine regions.[1]
In general, the species is a tough perennial herb which forms mats in gravelly soil or amongst rocks and produces erect inflorescences up to 35 centimeters in height, blooming from early to mid-summer.[1] The flowering stems are leafless.[1] The pale green to gray leaves at the base of the plant are rounded and woolly and have petioles.
The clumps of flowers are yellow, light red or pink, purple, or white.[1]
There are four[2] to eleven[3] varieties of this species. They include:
Eriogonum ovalifolium is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name cushion buckwheat. It is native to western North America from California to Alberta, where it is a member of many plant communities in varied habitats, including the sagebrush steppe and alpine regions.
Eriogonum ovalifolium là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Rau răm. Loài này được Nutt. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1834.[1]
Eriogonum ovalifolium là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Rau răm. Loài này được Nutt. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1834.
