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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Eriogonum microthecum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Tea

A tea is made from the plant[257].

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Medicinal Uses

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Diuretic Poultice TB

A decoction of the roots or tops has been used in the treatment of coughs caused by TB[61, 257]. A decoction of the stems and leaves has been used to treat bladder problems[257]. It has also been used externally in hot compresses or as a wash for lameness and rheumatism[257].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Requires a loose lean gritty well-drained soil in a very sunny position[200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Tolerates exposed positions[200]. Requires some protection from winter wet[1]. A very variable plant, it has been divided into a number of varieties[270]. Established plants resent root disturbance[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a sandy compost in a greenhouse. Sow stored seed in early spring in a warm greenhouse[1]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in early spring[1]. This has to be done with care because the plant resents root disturbance[200]. Try to obtain divisions from around the edges of the plants without digging up the whole clump. Tease the divisions out with as much root on them as possible and pot them up. Grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse until they are rooting well and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of greenwood with a heel in the summer[200].

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Eriogonum alatum	Winged Buckwheat	Perennial	0.8	-		LM	N	DM	2	1
Eriogonum atrorubens	Red Wild Buckwheat, Red buckwheat	Perennial	1.0	0-0		LM	N	DM	1	0
Eriogonum corymbosum	Crispleaf Buckwheat, Las Vegas wild buckwheat	Shrub	0.3	3-7	S	LM	N	DM	1	1
Eriogonum inflatum	American Pipeweed, Desert trumpet	Perennial	0.6	0-0		LM	N	DM	2	1	1
Eriogonum jamesii	Antelope Sage, James' buckwheat	Perennial	0.3	4-8		LM	N	DM	0	2
Eriogonum latifolium	Seaside Buckwheat	Perennial	0.6	7-10		LM	N	DM	2	1
Eriogonum longifolium	Longleaf Buckwheat	Perennial	1.0	-		LM	N	DM	1	1

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Eriogonum microthecum - Nutt.