The basal leaves have a long petiole 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in), 3 to 7 lobes and toothed segments.

The cauline leaves are generally two, sessile, amplexicaul and lanceolate-shaped with a trilobed apex.

The floral bracts are numerous (10 - 20), 10–18 millimetres (0.39–0.71 in) long, reddish (sometimes white) with acuminate apex.

[4] Carniola was a historical region that comprised parts of present-day Slovenia.

Astrantia carniolica was originally described and published by Franz Xavier von Wulfen in 1778, in Volume 31 of 'Florae Austriacae, sive plantarum selectarum in Austriae archiducatu sponte crescentium, icones, ad vivum coloratae, et descriptionibus, ac synononymis illustratae.'

[3][8][6] It has been found in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.

This perennial plant reproduces itself also by means of buds present at the ground level.