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The False buck's beard (Astilbe japonica) belongs to Saxifragaceae (the Saxifrage family). It is a perennial herb that is distributed from the central part of Honshu westward to Shikoku and Kyushu. It grows along riverbanks and rocky areas, reaching a height of 40-60 cm. The stem is hard, erect, and branches profusely. The leaves are basal, odd-pinnate, and have elliptic leaflets. From May to July, panicles appear at the tips of the stems and upper leaf axils, blooming with numerous small white or pink flowers. It is used in flower beds and as a cut flower.
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