Family: Apiaceae Genus: Astrantia Species: major Common name: masterwort Height: 1m Spread: 1m Native to central and eastern Europe. Genus name is thought to refer to the star-like flowers. Species name ‘major’ means ‘big’ or ‘bigger’. In late summer, branching flowering stems rise from a mound of fresh green leaves, and bear pincushion flowers. Leaves are palmate and dentate, soft green and sometimes with a … Continue reading Astrantia major, masterwort