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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Deinanthe:

Deinanthe bifida / Ginbaisou

Deinanthe bifida / Ginbaisou ギンバイソウ

Deinanthe bifida is a 40-80cm tall perennial herb found along river valleys. Of opposite phyllotaxis, leaves measure 10-20cm long, with tips shallowly cleft in two, margins with serrations, and upper and lower surfaces with coarse hairs. Inflorescences develop at the stem terminals, consisting of 10-20 flowers that are initially spherical due to the covering bracts; they comprise both bisexual and some ornamental flowers. Bloom time: July-August.