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roundleaf alumroot

Heuchera cylindrica

Roundleaf alumroot is a lovely plant with round leaves that can be green or purple. It grows in shady spots and adds beauty to gardens and forests.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The roundleaf alumroot has basal clumps of lush, rounded leaves with scalloped edges, often dark green and sometimes blushing with red. It produces tall, slender stalks topped with many tiny, bell-shaped flowers that range from greenish-yellow to creamy white, creating a delicate, airy display.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusHeuchera
roundleaf alumroot
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roundleaf alumroot

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite their small size, its flowers are packed with tiny nectar glands to attract pollinators!

Indigenous peoples once used its root to help heal cuts and soothe sore throats!

Its scientific name, Heuchera, honors an 18th-century German physician and botanist!

You can often find this plant clinging to rocky ledges or growing on steep slopes!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Saver

This plant has tough, leathery leaves that help it conserve water, allowing it to withstand dry periods and rocky soil.

Ability

Soil Holder

Its fibrous root system helps stabilize soil, preventing erosion and keeping riverbanks and slopes intact.

Measurements & details

Height
30-60 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
0.3-0.7 cm
Bloom Season
Late Spring - Early Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits the small flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Deer occasionally browse its leaves.

pollinates

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

Feeds on nectar from its flowers.

pollinates

Western Bumblebee

Bombus occidentalis

A crucial pollinator collecting pollen.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don’t touch plants unless you know they are safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is roundleaf alumroot?

30-60 cm

How wide does roundleaf alumroot spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on roundleaf alumroot?

0.3-0.7 cm

When does roundleaf alumroot bloom?

Late Spring - Early Summer

Is roundleaf alumroot edible?

Yes

Is roundleaf alumroot toxic?

None

What is roundleaf alumroot's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is roundleaf alumroot pollinated?

Insect

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