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Alum Root (Heuchera micrantha) is a perennial herb native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, including British Columbia, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Alum Root (Latin: Heuchera micrantha, family Saxifragaceae) 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 of the Saxifragaceae family native to BRC, CAL, IDA, ORE, and WAS. Alum Root thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Alum Root grows best in USDA zone 4-9, 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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