Red Wild Buckwheat, Red buckwheat
Eriogonum atrorubens
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Basic Information
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: eriogonum
Plant ID (slug): eriogonum-atrorubens
Numeric ID: 20509
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Eriogonum atrorubens is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
Southern N. America - New Mexico to Mexico.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - chewed[177].
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic The root is used medicinally in Mexico as a treatment for toothache[270].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Eriogonum atrorubens Red Wild Buckwheat, Red buckwheat