Erigonum umbellatum (Sulphurflower Buckwheat) Bulk oval-shaped leaves are sometimes rolled

oval-shaped leaves are sometimes rolled under along the edges

A major ecological function of this plant is to provide habitat that attracts wildlife

and the seeds ripen from August to September

By Leslie F Halleck

High Efficiency Washer Safe

Erigonum umbellatum (Sulphurflower Buckwheat) Bulk oval-shaped leaves are sometimes rolledPlant height varies from 3 in. to 3 ft., but all plants make loose mats of leaves, often green above and gray woolly beneath. Leaves at base, and on long, erect stalks bloom tiny, yellow or cream flowers in balls at ends of branches of an umbel like cluster. Flower clusters occur on 6 9 in. stems. The cream to sulfur yellow, tubular flowers fade to orange or red.