Definition of astrantia in English:

astrantia

nounəˈstrantɪə

A plant of the parsley family with small compact starlike heads of tiny flowers surrounded by prominent bracts, native to Europe and western Asia.
Genus Astrantia, family Umbelliferae: several species, in particular A. major, which is often grown in gardens
Example sentencesExamples
- Like the astrantia described above, Primula capitata likes moist soil in partial shade.
- It was here that I fell in love with astrantias, fuss-free starry flowers whose beauty must be seen up close to be fully appreciated.
- Even if you are skeptical about your garden having ideal growing conditions for astrantias, do give them a try.
- The Sunday Telegraph reports that astrantias, gazanias and large-flowered clematis have all been reported in flower in different gardens in December.
- To increase plants and to keep them vigorous, divide astrantias in early spring or late fall about every three years.
- Around the house are herbaceous beds with cranesbill, catmint, astrantias, irises and hostas in subtle colours.
- The designers have chosen astrantias, roses, campanula, achilleas, an acer and an ornamental cherry.
- In summer its foliage matches the silvery and wine tones of painted ferns, and complements burgundy astrantias.
- Chatting about her favourite plants and styles of planting, Carol says: ‘Reliable performers, such as astrantias, campanulas and hardy geraniums, are the ones that appeal to me most.’

Origin

Modern Latin, perhaps from Greek astēr 'star'.

单词	astrantia
释义	Definition of astrantia in English: astrantia nounəˈstrantɪə A plant of the parsley family with small compact starlike heads of tiny flowers surrounded by prominent bracts, native to Europe and western Asia. Genus Astrantia, family Umbelliferae: several species, in particular A. major, which is often grown in gardens Example sentencesExamples Like the astrantia described above, Primula capitata likes moist soil in partial shade. It was here that I fell in love with astrantias, fuss-free starry flowers whose beauty must be seen up close to be fully appreciated. Even if you are skeptical about your garden having ideal growing conditions for astrantias, do give them a try. The Sunday Telegraph reports that astrantias, gazanias and large-flowered clematis have all been reported in flower in different gardens in December. To increase plants and to keep them vigorous, divide astrantias in early spring or late fall about every three years. Around the house are herbaceous beds with cranesbill, catmint, astrantias, irises and hostas in subtle colours. The designers have chosen astrantias, roses, campanula, achilleas, an acer and an ornamental cherry. In summer its foliage matches the silvery and wine tones of painted ferns, and complements burgundy astrantias. Chatting about her favourite plants and styles of planting, Carol says: ‘Reliable performers, such as astrantias, campanulas and hardy geraniums, are the ones that appeal to me most.’ Origin Modern Latin, perhaps from Greek astēr 'star'.
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