Scientific Family
Saxifragaceae
Other common names
eastwood alum root
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Similar species
Heuchera parvifolia, Heuchera rubescens, Heuchera sanguinea
Height
20 inches
Riparian
Yes
Basel leaves relatively closer to the ground, flower stems up to 20 inches, well above the basal leaves, multiple flowers on elongated short-branched stalks.
Sepals and stamens 6; petals usually absent or greatly reduced; sepals ovate, erect or incurved at the tip; stamens and styles do not protrude.
Habitat
Appears on moist slopes in ponderosa pine forest and canyons. Primarily found in central Arizona.
Plant Community
Riparian
Montane Conifer Forest
Low elevation
5000
High elevation
6200
Flower Characteristics
Has 6 pointed sepals, 6 short yellow stamens but typically no or 6 very reduced petals. To 3/16 inch wide and appearing in loose, terminal weak, leafless stalk.
Flower color
Yellowish-green
Flower shape
Regular
Tubular
No
First bloom month
May
Last bloom month
August
Flower clusters
Elongated
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaves are scalloped to 3-1/2 inches wide. Appear on long leaf stalks.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Dark green
Leaf shape
Round or oval
Leaf margin
Lobed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Ovoid, about 1/4 inch in size.
Fruit type
Capsule
Fruit color
Dark brown
Seeds are dark brown, smooth to ridged.