Eriogonum fasciculatum

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

Eastern Mojave buckwheat

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

SpatulateSpatulate:
Having a narrow base and rounded apex. Pear-shaped.

Size

  • Length 2.5–3 mm
  • Width 1–1.2 mm
  • Thickness 1–1.2 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Moderately smooth

Other structures

Often, the calyx and corolla fragments are attached.

Identification notes

Longitudinal ridges present. Cross section is moderately triangular.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Polygonaceae

Valid name

Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.

 Eriogonum fasciculatum.  Achenes that often have the calyx and corolla fragments are attached.
Eriogonum fasciculatum. Achenes that often have the calyx and corolla fragments are attached.