Trautvetteria palmata, commonly known as False Bugbane, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist, shaded woodlands and along stream banks in the mountainous regions of Japan and the Russian Far East. It typically grows to a height of 5 feet (1.5 meters) and a width of 1-1.5 feet (0.3-0.45 meters). The plant features deeply lobed, palmate leaves and produces tall, plume-like spikes of small, creamy white flowers in the late spring to early summer, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators.

False Bugbane is valued for its architectural foliage and the delicate texture of its flower spikes, making it a suitable choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas. It prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soil and thrives in part shade, though it can tolerate full shade. While it requires regular watering, especially in drier climates, it is generally low maintenance once established. False Bugbane is not commonly reported to have serious disease or pest problems, but it should be monitored for leaf spot and rust. It is not known to be invasive when grown outside its native range, but gardeners should always be cautious with non-native species.CC BY-SA 4.0