Taxon Report

Heuchera abramsii Rydb.

Abrams' alumroot

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© 2005 Charles E. Jones

Taxon Summary

Heuchera abramsii, commonly known as Abrams' alumroot, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Saxifragaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 2800 to 3500 meters. Heuchera abramsii is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Heuchera abramsii Rydb.
Common Name:
Abrams' alumroot
Family: Saxifragaceae
Element Code: PDSAX0E010
USDA Plants Symbol: HEAB
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug Jul-Aug
Elevation: 2800-3500 (9185-11485)
General Habitats: Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Los Angeles (LAX), San Bernardino (SBD), Ventura (VEN)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Butler Peak (3411731), Chilao Flat (3411831), Crystal Lake (3411737), Lion Canyon (3411952), Mount San Antonio (3411736), Mt. Williamson (3611863), Waterman Mtn. (3411738)
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 21 February 2025].