Astilbe microphylla
A species of astilbe, a flowering plant. The Japanese name literally means 'milk mushroom skewer', possibly from the shape of the young shoots.
See also: アスチルベ
I found an Astilbe microphylla in the mountains.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized.
Compound of 乳茸, an edible mushroom, and 刺し, “skewering.” The plant’s firm flower stalks were traditionally used to skewer collected 乳茸 mushrooms.