Definition of Astilbe

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astilbe
Noun
1. any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny colorful flowers
(hypernym) herb, herbaceous plant
(hyponym) false goatsbeard, Astilbe biternata
(member-holonym) genus Astilbe

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Astilbe
Astilbe is a genus of 18 species perennial, herbaceous flowering plants, within the family Saxifragaceae. Some species are commonly known as False Goat's Beard, and False Spirea. Astilbe species are native Asia and North America.

They are cultivated by gardeners as hardy herbaceous perennials, for their large handsome, often fern-like foliage, and dense, feathery plumes of flowers. They require a peaty soil for their successful cultivation. Numerous hybrids have been raised.


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