Nodding buckwheat
Eriogonum cernuum

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A spreading herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 50-60 cm tall. There is a flowering stem 3-20 cm tall. The leaves are at the base or sheathing the stem. The seeds are 1.5-2 mm long.

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 seeds are crushed and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eriogonum cernuum var. several;