Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ossica
ID:
555520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woronow

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Imp. Yur'evsk. Univ. 6: 70 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554852



Common Names

  • Astrantia ossica
  • Ossica Astrantia
  • Ossica Masterwort


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Description

Astrantia ossica (also called Ossetian Masterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in moist, shady, and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astrantia ossica is an ornamental plant with showy, pink flowers and is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrantia ossica has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrantia ossica can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Both should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Astrantia ossica

Astrantia ossica can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Astrantia ossica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrantia ossica?

Astrantia ossica

What is the common name of Astrantia ossica?

Ossetian Masterwort

What is the natural habitat of Astrantia ossica?

It is found in moist, shady areas in the Caucasus region

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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