Calflora Taxon Report
Eriogonum giganteum  S. Watson
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Eriogonum giganteum is a shrub that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Eriogonum
Family: Polygonaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot
Communities: Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
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[Wikipedia] Wildlife Uses: It is a honey plant that supports a numerous diversity and count of pollinators when blooming. It especially supports pollinator insect species native to California, as most of the state's native buckwheats do. It is a very important butterfly nectar source plant.[3] The flowers, leaves, and seeds are all used by many smaller animals. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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