Golden Buckwheat – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Photo Credit: Oregon Department of Agriculture

Overview

Species Common Name Golden Buckwheat
Species Scientific Name Eriogonum chrysops
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern
State Listing Status Threatened

Ecoregions

Northern Basin and Range

The Northern Basin and Range ecoregion covers the very large southeastern portion of the state, from Burns south to the Nevada border and from the Christmas Valley east to Idaho. It is largely a high elevation desert-like area dominated by sagebrush communities and habitats.

Special needs

Golden buckwheat occurs on exposed, rocky ridges at mid-elevations.

Limiting factors

Golden buckwheat is endemic to a small area in Malheur County. Issues of small population size and impacts from quarry mining threaten this species.

Data gaps

Conduct surveys to determine population status. Identify factors limiting abundance and distribution.

Conservation actions

Monitor existing populations.

Key reference or plan

Oregon Department of Agriculture Plant Conservation