species 69 observations
Western Mojave Wild Buckwheat
Eriogonum mohavense
Field notes
Eriogonum mohavense is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name Western Mojave buckwheat. It is endemic to the Mojave Desert of California. It is an annual herb producing a slender, erect flowering stem up to about 30 centimetres (12 in) tall. The woolly, rounded leaves are located around the base of the stem. The branches of the inflorescence produce many small clusters of tiny yellow flowers.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Mormon Metalmark, Sheridan's Hairstreak, Square-spotted Blue, Lotus Hairstreak
18
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it

Anambodera gemina, Chrysobothris cyanella 2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Sphex lucae, Western Yellowjacket, Hemipenthes inops, Red-shouldered Leaf Beetle
15
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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
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.