Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Heuchera glomerulata Rosendahl, Butters & Lakela
(Arizona Alumroot)

Family: Saxifragaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Heuchera glomerulata differs from the similar Heuchera nova-mexicana in having no yellow nectar disc. Heuchera glomerulata also usually has variegated basal leaves rather than the commonly all green leaves of Heuchera nova-mexicana. On close inspection, the anthers of Heuchera glomerulata are purple and they contrast with the bright orange pollen that is produced. This species in our area is known from the Mogollon Mountains.

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Heuchera glomerulata, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Bursum Road, June 4, 2023




Heuchera glomerulata, variegated basal leaves, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Bursum Road, June 4, 2023




Heuchera glomerulata, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Bursum Road, June 4, 2023




Heuchera glomerulata, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Bursum Road, June 4, 2023




Heuchera glomerulata, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Bursum Road, June 4, 2023




Heuchera glomerulata, stamens and pollen, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Bursum Road, June 4, 2023



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