Heuchera brevistaminea
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Heuchera brevistaminea | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Saxifragales |
Family: | Saxifragaceae |
Genus: | Heuchera |
Species: | H. brevistaminea
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Binomial name | |
Heuchera brevistaminea Wiggins
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Heuchera brevistaminea is a rare species of flowering plant in the saxifrage family[1] known by the common name Laguna Mountains alumroot. It is endemic to the Laguna Mountains of San Diego County, California.[2] It grows in rock crevices and steep cliffsides in the chaparral.[3] This is a rhizomatous perennial herb producing an inflorescence up to 25 centimeters tall. The flowers are bright pink or magenta.[4]
References
- ^ "Saxifragaceae: Saxifrage Family. Identify plants and flowers". www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
- ^ "Heuchera brevistaminea Calflora". www.calflora.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
- ^ "CNPS Inventory Plant Detail". www.rareplants.cnps.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
- ^ "Home > Heuchera (all) for California". calscape.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
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