Heuchera glabra Alpine heuchera (Saxifragaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Heuchera glabra
Alpine heuchera
Evergreen perennial
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The Heuchera glabra plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine heuchera.

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Latin Name:  Heuchera glabra
Common Name:  Alpine heuchera
Family:  Saxifragaceae
Author:  Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stream banks and crevices of moist rocks from the coast to above the timber line[60].

General Uses: The root can be used as an alum substitute, this is a mordant used in fixing dyes[172]. The root is rich in tannin(it contains about 9 - 20%), is this the active ingredient that acts as a mordant?[172]. A good ground cover plant for the woodland garden[200].

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