Masterwort

Masterwort
Masterwort
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Peucedanum
Species: P. ostruthium
Binomial name
Peucedanum ostruthium

Masterwort typically refers to the plant Peucedanum ostruthium or Imperatoria ostruthium in the family Apiaceae, and not to be confused with great masterwort, Astrantia major, in the same family.

Habitat

Woodland gardens and meadows, in semi-shady areas.

Use

Masterwort is also used as a flavoring for various liqueurs and bitters.