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Definition of heucherella
heucherella
/ˌhjuːkəˈrɛlə/
heu · che · rel · la
Plural:heucherellas
heucherella Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An evergreen perennial garden plant (commonly known as foamy bells) resulting from an intergeneric cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, known for its colorful, heavily veined foliage and small bell-shaped flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a border of vibrant heucherellas to add year-round color and texture to the shaded corner of the yard."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
A botanical portmanteau coined in the early 20th century to describe a sterile intergeneric hybrid bred from the plant genera Heuchera and Tiarella.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heucherella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heucherella