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Redflower Buckwheat

Eriogonum grande

Also known as Island Buckwheat, Red-Flowered Buckwheat

Redflower buckwheat forms low, dense mounds of gray-green, wavy-margined leaves along wind-swept coastal bluffs. During late spring and summer, tall leafless stalks rise above the basal mat to display rounded clusters of vibrant pink to dark magenta blossoms. These long-lasting floral heads provide a critical nectar station for endemic island pollinators during dry summer months.

PerennialIsland NativeDrought-Tolerant
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Key facts
Diet & preyPhotosynthetic
Predators
  • Feral Goats
  • Island Deer Mice
  • Caterpillars
ThreatsNon-native weeds, historic overgrazing, habitat degradation
HabitatsCoastal bluffs, island chaparral, rocky coastal scrub
Life span5–15 years
Classification
  1. OrderCaryophyllales
  2. FamilyPolygonaceae
  3. GenusEriogonum
  4. SpeciesEriogonum grande
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
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  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
What to notice
Recognizable by low mats of wavy-edged basal leaves and tall stalks topped with pink flower clusters.
Support conservation
Remain on designated trails and avoid stepping on cliffside plant mats while observing.
Responsible observation
  • Viewing Time: Look for vibrant pink flower heads peaking between May and September.
  • Habitat Spotting: Search steep, sunny coastal bluffs and rocky slopes on the Channel Islands.
  • Photography Tip: Get low to capture the contrast between wavy gray leaves and bright pink blossoms.
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