Bear Lake buckwheat, found only on a tiny 0.18-acre location in Southern California, is threatened by multiple factors, prompting a petition for endangered species protection from the CDFW.
The unique habitat of this rare plant, characterized by gray, silty, clay soil amid Jeffrey pine and juniper woodland, faces severe threats from development activities.
Petitioning for endangered classification, the CDFW seeks input from botanists regarding the distribution and threats to Bear Lake buckwheat as part of their review process.
Unlike typical wheat, Bear Lake buckwheat is closely related to rhubarb, distinguished by its heart-shaped leaves, reddish stems, and delicate flowers, essential for biodiversity.
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