alumroot

noun

Meaning

A perennial woodland plant of the genus Heuchera, often grown for its attractive, lobed foliage and tall spikes of small, bell-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • The alumroot thrives in the cool, moist soil of the forest floor.
  • Many varieties of alumroot have been cultivated for their striking purple or silver-veined leaves.

Synonyms: heuchera, coral bells