Erigonum umbellatum (Sulphurflower Buckwheat) Bulk and within open woods as

and within open woods as part of the understory

Watering needs: Drought tolerant

By Leslie F Halleck

and other microorganisms

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

Erigonum umbellatum (Sulphurflower Buckwheat) Bulk and within open woods asPlant 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.