Astilbe thunbergii, a
40-80cm tall perennial, occurs in bright forests or grasslands; its
leaves are of a triternate compound leaf with brown scaly hairs on
the petiole's bases and nodes. Leaflets, 4-10cm long, 2-5cm wide,
with tips sharply pointed in a tail way and double serrations on
margins. Inflorescences are broadly conical, with long lateral
branches and white flowers. Bloom time: June-July. |