Oval Leaf Desert Buckwheat

Description:

Low plant with many basal leaves. Oval wooly leaves. Each flowering stem has a ball like flower which can vary in color from white to yellow to red

Habitat:

The desert buckwheat family dominates the sagebrush landscape, ranking right behind sagebrush and grass. There are many species, all adapted to drought, each favoring a particular soil type. Desert buckwheat is an important source of nectar for bees, and also provides seeds for birds and rodents.