How to Identify Paeoniaceae

Paeoniaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 15 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Paeoniaceae Species

How to identify Paeonia L.

Paeonia L.

Paeonia L.

This Paeonia L. is a 50-70cm tall plant with fragrant flowers, that attracts but…

How to identify Paeonia obovata Maxim.

Paeonia obovata Maxim.

Paeonia obovata Maxim.

Paeonia obovata is a variable peony species used in traditional medicine that is…

How to identify Paeonia tenuifolia L.

Paeonia tenuifolia L.

Paeonia tenuifolia L.

Paeonia tenuifolia L. is an early-flowering diploid peony from steppes, widely c…

How to identify Paeonia peregrina Mill.

Paeonia peregrina Mill.

Paeonia peregrina Mill.

Paeonia peregrina is an herbaceous peony native to southeastern Europe and Turke…

How to identify Paeonia officinalis L.

Paeonia officinalis L.

Paeonia officinalis L.

Paeonia officinalis L. is a European endemic herbaceous perennial peony with six…

How to identify Paeonia californica Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Paeonia californica Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Paeonia californica Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Paeonia californica, or California peony, is a deciduous perennial herb native t…

How to identify Paeonia anomala L.

Paeonia anomala L.

Paeonia anomala L.

Paeonia anomala is a hardy herbaceous peony grown ornamentally, with documented …

How to identify Paeonia intermedia C.A.Mey. ex Ledeb.

Paeonia intermedia C.A.Mey. ex Ledeb.

Paeonia intermedia C.A.Mey. ex Ledeb.

Paeonia intermedia is a diploid perennial peony native to parts of Central and N…

How to identify Paeonia caucasica (Schipcz.) Schipcz.

Paeonia caucasica (Schipcz.) Schipcz.

Paeonia caucasica (Schipcz.) Schipcz.

Paeonia daurica is a herbaceous peony with multiple subspecies, distributed acro…

How to identify Paeonia mascula (L.) Mill.

Paeonia mascula (L.) Mill.

Paeonia mascula (L.) Mill.

Paeonia mascula is a herbaceous wild peony species native to regions around the …

How to identify Paeonia broteroi Boiss. & Reut.

Paeonia broteroi Boiss. & Reut.

Paeonia broteroi Boiss. & Reut.

Paeonia broteroi is a perennial peony native mostly to the western Iberian Penin…

How to identify Paeonia lactiflora Pall.

Paeonia lactiflora Pall.

Paeonia lactiflora Pall.

Paeonia lactiflora Pall. is a flowering peony that attracts butterflies, growing…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Paeoniaceae?

Paeoniaceae plants belong to the Saxifragales order in the Plantae kingdom. tenuifolia, and usually has more than one flower per stem with a sweet perfume, traits inherited from P. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Paeoniaceae?

Paeoniaceae is classified in the order Saxifragales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Paeonia daurica, which usually has hairless leaves, does not appear to be adapted to a typical Mediterranean climate, but instead to more humid summer conditions.

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