 Found in sandy soils, grasslands, woodlands
Seen blooming in August in Plaza Blanca, Abiquiu Nodding Buckwheat grows from 2 to 20 inches high, usually about 10 inches, with many delicate, airy branches. It is quite common but easily bypassed because it has such tiny flowers. The leaves are roundish and low on the stem. The tiny flowers have white to pinkish ruffled petals and dangle from slender stalks that are less than 1 inch long. The whole plant turns maroon with age. Seeds were gathered by the Navajo (Diné) people, pounded into a meal, and eaten dry or made into a porridge. It was also used to treat rashes, kidney disease, and ant bites. Source. If you trying to identify a different flower then you can check what other flowers bloom this month. If you cannot identify a flower from the website send a photo and where you took it to contact@rockymountainsflora.com. Read online for tips.
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AuthorI am Marilyn Phillips, a native of England, whose love of nature and the outdoors from childhood brought me by a circuitous route to Crested Butte, Colorado in 1993 and 16 years later to northern New Mexico. My exploration of the many trails in these areas, my interest in wildflowers and photography, and career in computer system design came together in this creation. If you have any corrections, comments or questions, please contact me by email. Archives
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