Seaside alumroot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Seaside alumroot |
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Heuchera
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pilosissima
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Heuchera pilosissima, also known as seaside alumroot or Parish's alumroot, is a special kind of flowering plant. It belongs to the saxifrage family. This plant is a type of herb that lives for many years.
About Seaside Alumroot
Seaside alumroot is a plant that grows from a rhizome. A rhizome is like an underground stem. This helps the plant spread and come back year after year.
Where It Grows
This plant is found only in a specific area. It is endemic to the northern two-thirds of the California coastline. This means it naturally grows nowhere else in the world. You can find it on coastal cliffs and in forests nearby.
What It Looks Like
Seaside alumroot has leaves that are shaped like ovals. They are usually 4 to 9 centimeters wide. Each leaf grows on a long stalk called a petiole.
The plant also grows a tall flower stalk. This stalk can reach over half a meter high. It is covered in tiny, sticky hairs.
The Flowers
The flowers of the seaside alumroot grow in tight groups. Each flower is round and hairy. They can be pink or yellowish in color. The tips of the flowers have small white or pink petals. Inside the flower, the stamens (which make pollen) and the stigma (which receives pollen) stick out a little.
