Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Saxifragaceae   Saxifrage Family

Genus: Astilbe   False Goat's Beard
Group of 14 to 18 species of perennial herbs native to eastern Asia and North America. Fernlike foliage with feathery plumed inflorescences.

Scientific Name: Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don
Common Name(s): False Goat's Beard
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Astilbe's white panicle inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-ATLSS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense