Commemorating US Admiral, John Rodgers (1812–82), commander of the expedition to China on which R. podophyllum was discovered.

Herbaceous rhizomatous perennials. Leaves large, pinnate, palmate or with the stalk attached away from the margin. Leaflets toothed and usually hairy below. Flower clusters large and flat-topped, consisting of numerous small white flowers. Sepals 5. Petals 5 or sometimes 0, linear. Stamens 10.ovary of 2 carpels, fused at the base, semi-superior, with 2 chambers. Fruit a capsule containing numerous seeds.

Grown for the impressive large leaves and flower clusters.

R. tabularis (Hemsl.) Kom is now placed in its own genus as Astilboides tabularis.

6 species from E Asia.

Division or seed.

Cullen (1975).

Source: Spencer, R. (2002). Saxifragaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 3. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 2. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.