In the Interior we come across cushion buckwheat on rocky, open ridges. On the volcanic rocky viewpoints near Lac le Jeune and McConnell Hill, they form clumps/low mats of green leaves. The leafless stems stand above the base in summer and creamy-colored flowers are displayed.

As the flowers age, they start to turn pink.

This tap-rooted perennial can be seen on sunny rocky slopes in summer. The older plants of cushion or sulphur buckwheat form dense larger clumps, this one spotted on Estekwalan Mountain.

In unexpected spots on dry rocky slopes, buckwheat greets us with a showy summer display.