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Noun: astilbe  u'stil-bee
  1. Any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny colourful flowers
    "The astilbe's feathery plumes added a delicate touch to the shade garden"

Derived forms: astilbes

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: genus Astilbe

Encyclopedia: Astilbe