Paeonia officinalis is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Southern Europe. The Common Peony plants belong to the order Saxifragales and the family Paeoniaceae.
- Common Peonies can grow to a height of 24-28 inches in height and width.
- The compound leaves of the Paeonia officinalis are divided into 9 leaflets. The leaves of the Common Peonies are alternate. That is, there is one leaf per node along the stem.
- The flowers of the P. officinalis are radially symmetrical. Therefore, the sepals and the petals of the Common peonies are not fused.
- The flowers of the Common Peonies are bowl-shaped. The colors of the flowers are deep-pink or deep red. The Common Peony flowers are showy and fragrant.
- The common peony flowers have dry fruit. The fruit splits open when ripe.
Where can Common Peony be mostly spotted?
Europe
