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Tolmiea menziesii

Pick A Back Plant, Pick A Back Plant
Other regional names: Pig A Back Plant +3 more
  • Pig A Back Plant
  • Piggyback Plant
  • Thousand Mothers
  • Youth On Age
Also known as: Heuchera menziesii (Pursh) Hook. +5 more
  • Heuchera menziesii (Pursh) Hook.
  • Leptaxis menziesii (Pursh) Raf.
  • Ribes hysterix Eastw.
  • Tiarella mensiesii Pursh
  • Tiarella menziesii Pursh
  • Tolmiea menziesii f. gemmifera Engl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Saxifragaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Tolmiea menziesii (commonly known as Pick-a-Back Plant) is a herbaceous perennial within the Saxifragaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, British Columbia, Oregon, Washington

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Føroyar, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands

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