Aruncus sylvester explained

Aruncus sylvester, the goat's beard, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, found from the Himalayas to the Russian Far East and Japan.^[1] As its synonym Aruncus aethusifolius it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^[2]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:^[1]

• Aruncus sylvester var. laciniatus (H.Hara) H.Hara – northern Japan
• Aruncus sylvester var. sylvester

Notes and References

1. Web site: Aruncus sylvester Kostel. ex Maxim. . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 27 June 2021 .
2. Web site: Aruncus aethusifolius goat's beard . 2021 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 27 June 2021 . Synonyms; … Astilbe aethusifolius .