Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Eriogonum hieracifolium Benth.
(Hawkweed Buckwheat)

Family: Polygonaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Pterogonum hieracifolium (Benth.) H. Gross
Eriogonum pannosum Wooton & Standley

Eriogonum hieracifolium has bright yellow flowers with exserted stamens. It is a perennial herb with pubescent stems, perianths and leaves. The leaves are oblanceolate. Eriogonum hieracifolium is found at lower to middle elevations in the Gila.

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Eriogonum hieracifolium, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Lake Roberts, April 19, 2025




Eriogonum hieracifolium, closeup of inflorescences, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Lake Roberts, April 19, 2025




Eriogonum hieracifolium, closeup of inflorescences, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Lake Roberts, April 19, 2025




Eriogonum hieracifolium, closeup of leaf, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Lake Roberts, April 19, 2025




Eriogonum hieracifolium, closeup of basal leaves, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, near Lake Roberts, April 19, 2025



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