Astrantia

Astrantia major L.

Astrantia major, known as great masterwort, is a flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. Native to central and eastern Europe, it is a herbaceous perennial reaching up to 90 cm in height and 45 cm in width. The species is commonly cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value.

Description

Astrantia major (L.) is a member of the genus Astrantia within the family Apiaceae. It is distributed across several European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This species is characterized by its tall, broad growth habit and is frequently used in horticulture. It was first published in 1753.

Other common names

AstrantiaGreater masterwortPink MasterwortMountain Saniclegreat masterwort

Distribution

Saint Pierre and Miquelon · DK · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · NO · Estonia · Denmark · Finland · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Norway · Sweden · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · EE · conterminous 48 United States · Albania · Austria · Belarus · Bulgaria · Czechoslovakia · Germany · Greece