California Buckwheat: Fall henrymowry 13 years ago California Buckwheat has a pale flower in the spring that turns to an orange/russet color through the winter. Great fall color, seen here at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in northern Los Angeles County, CA. Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on X (Opens in new window) X