Bailey's buckwheat
Eriogonum baileyi
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The stem is erect and has a wooly coat. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are at the base of the plant and are round and woolly. The flowering shoot has many clusters of flowers. The flowers are white or pink.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 500-2,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are pounded into a meal. They can be eaten dry or mixed with water to make a drink.
Edible parts
Seeds