Alpine heuchera, Alpine Alumroot
Heuchera glabra
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
A herb that forms tufts. It grows 15-60 cm tall. The leaves at the base are widely heart shaped with 5 lobes and teeth long the edge. The leaves on the stem are smaller. The flowers are in wiry sprays on slender stalks.
There are 55 Heucheria species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are chopped and added to soups and pies.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Smooth alumroot