Himalayan Peony
Paeonia emodi Royle
Paeonia emodi is a tall herbaceous perennial plant in the Paeoniaceae family, known for its large white flowers and deeply incised leaves. It is native to regions including Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya, and Xinjiang. The plant is cold-hardy but thrives in warm, temperate climates. It is a parent of the hybrid 'White Innocence' and can grow up to 1+1⁄2 m tall.
Description
Paeonia emodi, commonly called Himalayan Peony, is a perennial plant with winter buds underground. It is among the tallest herbaceous peony species and is known for its large white flowers. Local names for the plant include mamekhor or mamekh (Punjabi), ood-e-saleeb (Urdu), ood salap (Hindi), mid, and 多花芍药. The species was first described in 1834 and is used in horticulture as a parent for the hybrid 'White Innocence'.
Other common names
Himalayan Peony
Distribution
Global · Afghanistan · Nepal · Pakistan · Tibet · West Himalaya · Xinjiang
Synonyms
Paeonia emodi f. glabrataPaeonia anomala var. emodiPaeonia emodi var. glabrata