#false goatsbeard
- Aruncus astilboides — A species of perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family, native to the mountainous regions of Japan, characterized by a compact habit, finely divided, deeply serrated leaves, and dense panicle inflorescences composed of small, creamy-white flowers. This taxonomic entity is predominantly used in landscape horticulture for decorating shaded areas, standing out due to its striking structural resemblance to the genus Astilbe, which also determined its specific epithet.