What is "astrantia"

n. Any of the genus (taxlink Astrantia genus noshow=1) of herbaceous plants.

n. any plant of the genus Astrantia [syn: masterwort]

Astrantia is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Apiaceae, endemic to Central, Eastern and Southern Europe and the Caucasus. There are 8 or 9 species, which have aromatic roots, palmate leaves, and decorative flowers. They are commonly known as great masterwort or masterwort which may also refer to other plants, particularly the unrelated Peucedanum ostruthium.