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Heuchera americana

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Saxifragaceae

Scientific name
  
Heuchera americana

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Saxifragales

Genus
  
Heuchera

Higher classification
  
Alumroot

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Similar
  
Alumroot, Heuchera micrantha, Heuchera villosa, Saxifragaceae, × Heucherella

Heuchera americana, or American alumroot, is a small (under 2 ft. high and wide) evergreen perennial native to eastern and central North America in the Saxifrage family.

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Characteristics

American alumroot has lobed semi-palmate green, purple, or brown leaves that may or may not be veined or marbled. Loose racemes of insignificant green to cream flowers up to 1 meter tall bloom June to August. Found naturally in rock crevices and ledges of bluffs.

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This species has become popular with horticulturists and home-gardeners. It is usually grown for its unique foliage. New varieties are introduced regularly.

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References

Heuchera americana Wikipedia
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