Heucheramicrantha DouglasexLindl. is a shallow root of the family HeucheramicranthaDouglasexLindl., a perennial hardy herb of the family Diplodoceae, alum root.

Safflower alum root

Heuchera micranthaDouglas ex Lindl. It is a perennial hardy herb flower of the family Tiger's ear grass, alum root, with shallow roots. The leaves are basal, broad-hearted, dark purple, varying in color, shallow roots, and the flowers are small, bell-shaped, red, symmetrical on both sides. Flowering occurs from April to June.

Native to central America, it is cultivated in a few places in China. It grows naturally in moist, rocky mountains or cliffs. It is hardy, sunny-loving, and semi-shade tolerant, and grows well on fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soils. In warm winters, the leaves do not wither in all seasons and have strong coverage.

The kidney-shaped grass plant has an elegant posture and bright flower color, which is an ideal material for landscape configuration such as flower beds, flower landscapes, and flower belts. It can also be potted to beautify the environment.