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Masterwort (Astrantia Maxima)

at VanDusen Garden, Vancouver, BC Canada

 

Masterwort

Astrantia maxima

Parsley Family - Apiaceae

Native to the Caucasus, Iran & Turkey

 

A beautiful and unusual flower that also comes in a variety of color, Astrantia grows to be about 1 to 2 feet tall. The flower is a group of tightly packed florets that are backed by petal-like bracts. This makes the flower look very much like a star or a firework. The leaves look a little bit like Italian parsley or carrots which is not surprising as Astrantia are in the same family as carrots.

--- gardeningknowhow.com

 

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Uploaded on June 11, 2020
Taken on July 7, 2018