Astilbe chinensis

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Chinese astilbe
Inflorescence
Inflorescence
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Astilbe
Species: A. chinensis
Binomial name
Astilbe chinensis

Astilbe chinensis (Chinese astilbe) is a plant in the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae.

[edit] Description

Astilbe chinensis is a herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately compound leaves, on thin stems. The flowers are purple, borne in summer.

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