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Astilbe japonica

Astilbe japonica

8.5
A garden plant with dense clusters of small colorful flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners often choose Astilbe japonica for its vibrant spring blooms and attractive foliage.

Examples

  • Astilbe japonica thrives in shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil.

  • The florist arranged a bouquet featuring white Astilbe japonica for the Easter celebration.

  • Look at the Astilbe japonica!

  • The garden features beautiful Astilbe japonica plants.

  • Homeowners appreciate Astilbe japonica for adding color to shaded gardens with its stunning flowers.

  • In early summer, Astilbe japonica produces lush clusters of pink flowers that attract pollinators.

  • The landscape designer recommended planting Astilbe japonica to enhance the beauty of the garden's shady spots.

Synonyms

astilbe
vsAstilbe japonica
9.9

A garden plant that comes back each year with feathery clusters of small colorful flowers

is the specific species native to Japan grown for dense ornamental flower clusters

Surface Forms

Astilbe japonica singular
Astilbe japonicas plural

Morphology

astilbe + japonica

This is a compositional Latin binomial: the genus name 'Astilbe' (a perennial/flowering plant) combined with the epithet 'japonica' (indicating a Japanese/ornamental variety) yields the meaning 'a specific kind of Astilbe, typically from or associated with Japan.' A B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings can readily infer it refers to a species of ornamental flowering plant, following the common genus+species naming pattern found across languages.

Etymology

Astilbe japonica may get its name from old Greek words: Astilbe likely means 'not shining', maybe for its soft, not shiny leaves, and japonica simply means 'from Japan'. So the name is a simple label that tells you this is the Japanese Astilbe, a flowering plant used in gardens.