Heuchera hispida Pursh

Locations ofHeuchera hispida Pursh in Virginia

Show image with county labels

Detail

Family
Saxifragaceae
Botanical Name
Heuchera hispida Pursh
Common Name
Purple Alumroot
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Heuchera hispida Pursh
Comments
Thought to be of hybrid origin, combining the characters of H. americana and H. pubescens, but exhibiting increased variability suggesting genetic seggregation after hybridization [Wells (1984), Syst. Bot. Monogr. 3].

This species is a broadly Central Appalachian endemic.
Habitat
Calcareous rocky forests and rock outcrops, most numerous in carbonate-rock areas. Infrequent in mountains, rare in n. and w. Piedmont.
Native Status
Native

To save this map, right-click (control-click for Mac users) on the map and choose "Save Image As...".