(Snow Alumroot)
Heuchera parvifolia, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5432
Heuchera parvifolia, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5432-2
Heuchera parvifolia, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5437
| Scientific Name | Heuchera parvifolia (Heuchera parvifolia var. nivalis) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEPA11 |
| Common Name | Snow Alumroot, Common Alumroot | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24366 |
| Family | Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5000 to 13500 ft.); dry, rocky areas, outcrops, slopes.
Plant: Perennial 2 to 28 inches tall with long, slender, hairy, reddish stem. Leaves: Basal leaves with overall kidney shape (reniform) 3/8 to 3 inches across, with 5 to 7 shallow to deep lobes and edges with rounded teeth. Inflorescence: Spike-like panicle of very small flowers about 1/4-inch across with yellowish centers, 5 tiny white petals and 5 yellow-green sepals. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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Banner photo: Castilleja rhexifolia and a brewing storm over the San Juan Mountains