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Pinedale Online > News > June 2004 > Wildflowers of the Sagebrush Steppe > Oval Leaf Desert Buckwheat |
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The desert buckwheat family dominates the sagebrush landscape, ranking right behind sagebrush and grass. There are many species, all adapted to drought, each favoring a particular soil type. Desert buckwheat is an important source of nectar for bees, and also provides seeds for birds and rodents. |
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