Cushion Buckwheat
NameCushion Buckwheat
Species NameEriogonum ovalifolium
Common NameCushion Buckwheat
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresno distinct trunk
Foliage Typeevergreen, small, silvery-grey
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense cushion growth, silvery foliage, abundant pale yellow flower clusters, adapted to rocky, arid environments.
Description
This specimen of Cushion Buckwheat is a low-growing, mounding perennial featuring dense, silvery-grey foliage. It is adorned with numerous clusters of pale yellow, spherical flowers, thriving amidst a rocky, arid landscape. The plant is not cultivated as a bonsai but grows naturally in this environment.
