Elements area
Taxonomy
Code
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329475-2
Scope note(s)
A genus of flowering plants (family Paeoniaceae) known for their large showy blossoms. All but two species are native to Europe and Asia, and several species are cultivated as ornamentals and for the floral industry.
Source note(s)
Britannica Editors. "peony". Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/plant/peony. Accessed 17 October 2026.
Display note(s)
Hierarchical terms
Paeonia L.
Paeonia L.
Equivalent terms
Paeonia L.
UF peony