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California Buckwheat

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Polygonaceae ›Genus: Eriogonum

About

Eriogonum fasciculatum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common names California buckwheat and eastern Mojave buckwheat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Buckwheat?
The scientific name of California Buckwheat is Eriogonum fasciculatum.
What kingdom does California Buckwheat belong to?
California Buckwheat belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does California Buckwheat belong to?
California Buckwheat belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does California Buckwheat belong to?
California Buckwheat belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does California Buckwheat belong to?
California Buckwheat belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does California Buckwheat belong to?
California Buckwheat belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
What genus does California Buckwheat belong to?
California Buckwheat belongs to the genus Eriogonum.

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