species 117 observations
Cithara Buckwheat
Eriogonum cithariforme
Field notes
Eriogonum cithariforme is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name cithara buckwheat.
It is endemic to the Transverse Ranges and Southern Outer California Coast Ranges of Southern California. It grows in sandy areas in a number of local habitat types, such as chaparral.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mormon Metalmark, Square-spotted Blue, Lotus Hairstreak, Dotted Blue
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Anambodera gemina, Chrysobothris cyanella
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Sphex lucae, Western Yellowjacket, Hemipenthes inops, Red-shouldered Leaf Beetle
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Acmon Blue, Great Golden Digger Wasp, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Fiery Skipper
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.