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Heuchera diversifolia
Alum root
Evergreen perennial
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The Heuchera diversifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alum root. Some home gardeners know the variety as Heuchera micrantha diversifolia. (Rydb.)Rossend.Butters.&Lakela.

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Latin Name:  Heuchera diversifolia
Common Name:  Alum root
Family:  Saxifragaceae
Author:  Rydb.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.4
 
Habitat:  Moist banks of humus and rocks in woodland below 600 metres, from British Columbia to California. Gravelly banks and rock crevices from low elevations to the sub-alpine zone[204].



Edible Uses:  Young leaves - cooked. Not very palatable[172].

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Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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