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Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, Caucasus, North Caucasus
  • Asia-Temperate, Caucasus, Transcaucasus
  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Iran
  • Asia-Temperate, Western Asia, Turkey

Astrantia maxima Pall.

Family: APIACEAE
Genus: Astrantia
Species: maxima Pall.
Common names: Largest Masterwort
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Imperatoria
Distribution summary: Europe, Caucasus
Habit: Perennial
Habitat: Grassy sites:meadows, pastures and dappled shade
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E), Pharmacopoeia Londinensis 1618 'Roots' (HSE 3)
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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