# 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. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 2 - **Habitat:** Forests ![roundleaf alumroot](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Heuchera_cylindrica0.jpg&width=800) Photo: www.biolib.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heuchera_cylindrica0.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Saxifragales - **Family:** Saxifragaceae - **Genus:** Heuchera ## 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 - **Water Saver:** This plant has tough, leathery leaves that help it conserve water, allowing it to withstand dry periods and rocky soil. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/mule-deer) (*Odocoileus hemionus*) — Deer occasionally browse its leaves. - **Pollinates:** [Rufous Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rufous-hummingbird) (*Selasphorus rufus*) — Feeds on nectar from its flowers. - **Pollinates:** Western Bumblebee (*Bombus occidentalis*) — A crucial pollinator collecting pollen. ## Traits - [Aromatic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/aromatic): Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators. - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Shade Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shade-tolerant): Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight. - [Medicinal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/medicinal): Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health. - [Fall Color](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fall-color): Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always look but don’t touch plants unless you know they are safe. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify roundleaf alumroot? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Great Northern Railway Buildings](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/great-northern-railway-buildings) — Montana, US · Historic Site - [St. Mary Utility Area Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/st-mary-utility-area-historic-district) — Montana, US · Historic District - [Johnstone Creek Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/johnstone-creek-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park - [Anarchist Protected Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/anarchist-protected-area) — British Columbia, CA · Nature Reserve - [Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/myra-bellevue-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park [View all places to see roundleaf alumroot](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/roundleaf-alumroot) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Roundleaf Alumroot: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/roundleaf-alumroot)