Heuchera elegans
| Heuchera elegans | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus: | Heuchera |
| Species: | H. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Heuchera elegans Abrams | |
Heuchera elegans is a species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family known by the common name urn-flowered alumroot.
It is endemic to the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California, where it grows on the rocky slopes.
Heuchera elegans is a rhizomatous perennial herb with multi-lobed leaves. It produces an erect, drooping inflorescence which bears bright pink or magenta bell-shaped flowers.
- Cultivation
While uncommon in the wild, Heuchera elegans is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive garden flower, and for wildlife gardens and natural landscaping.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Heuchera elegans. |
- Calflora Database: Heuchera caespitosa (Urn-flowered alumroot) — formerly Heuchera elegans.
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Heuchera caespitosa — formerly Heuchera elegans.
- USDA Plants Profile for Heuchera caespitosa (tufted alumroot) — formerly Heuchera elegans.
- UC Photos gallery — Heuchera caespitosa
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