Flat-Top Buckwheat

• Scientific Name: Eriogonum Fasciculatum V.Polifolium
• Common Name: Flat-Top Buckwheat
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=13
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, bajadas
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple revolute
• Flower Color: Pink or pinkish or magenta
• Flowering Period: Mar. to June
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common, widespread
• Family: Polygonaceae (buckwheat family)