Eriogonum elatum subsp. elatum

Tall Buckwheat

The genus Eriogonum comprises around 250 species.

Medicinal qualities:

According to Daniel E. Moerman (Native American Medicinal Plants. Timber Press).

Mahuna. Cathartic. Branch chewed or infusion of plant taken as a physic.

For more information: Native American Ethnobotany (Dan Moerman).

Botanical resources:

- James Reveal's website.

- Flora of North America.

- Oregon Flora Image Project (Gerald Carr's website).

- Flora and Fauna North West (Paul Slichter's website).

- Eriogonum Society.