species 57 observations
Jointed Buckwheat
Eriogonum intrafractum
Field notes
Eriogonum intrafractum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common names jointed buckwheat and napkinring. This plant is endemic to Inyo County, California, where it is known only from the mountain ranges surrounding Death Valley. It is an uncommon, distinctive perennial herb which grows in scattered patches on rocky limestone soils in these desert mountains.
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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, Sheridan's Hairstreak, Square-spotted Blue, 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, Red-shouldered Leaf Beetle, Cerceris sextoides
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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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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.