Naked buckwheat
Eriogonum nudum var. oblongifolium

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 50-100 cm tall. The leaves are at the base and are 2-4 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The sour tasting young stems are eaten.

Edible parts

Stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eriogonum affine Benth.; and others