The Small Astrantia (Astrantia minor) is a much smaller 

 and more slender plant. The notches in its leaves extend 

 right up to the stem, thus completely separating the eight 

 or nine leaflets from one another. The Hare's-ear 

 (Bupleurum ranunculoides} somewhat resembles the Large 

 Astrantia, but its flower-masses are entirely devoid of any 

 tinge of pink and its leaves are strap-shaped. 



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