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Alum Root (Heuchera cylindrica) is a perennial herb in the Saxifragaceae family, the saxifrages, and grows as a single-crowned forb that forms a low clump reaching about half a meter in height. Alum Root (Latin: Heuchera cylindrica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alum Root is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alum Root is a member native to ABT, BRC, CAL, IDA, MNT, and NEV. Alum Root thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Alum Root grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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