Astilbe

• Authority

  Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

• Family

  Saxifragaceae

• Scientific Name

  Astilbe

• Description

  Genus Description - Polygamo-dioecious; fls regular, 5-merous; hypanthium saucer-shaped; pet narrow; stamens 10; ovary superior; carpels 2(3), ± connate (except the styles) and with axile placentas, separating into erect follicles at maturity; tall perennial herbs with large, alternate, decompound lvs and large panicles of small, white or yellowish fls. 25, N. Amer., e. Asia.