astrantia

See also Astrantia

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Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

astrantia (plural astrantias)

1. Any of the genus Astrantia of herbaceous plants.
   • 2009 May 14, Stephen Orr, “Plants That Like to Get Their Feet Wet”, New York Times:

     To counter the heft of such big leaves, add dainty flowering plants like Yellow Waxbells (Kirengeshoma palmata) or the underused astrantia in red or maroon.