Paeonia algeriensis
Paeonia algeriensis Chabert
Paeonia algeriensis is a herbaceous peony species found in the coastal mountain range of Algeria, specifically in Kabylie. It is characterized by solitary flowers with pink to magenta petals and one or two carpels per flower, which mature into follicles approximately 5 cm in length.
Description
Paeonia algeriensis, described by Chabert in 1889, belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and is native to Algeria. This species is distinguished by its solitary blooms and follicles that develop from one or two carpels. It is part of the genus Paeonia and is commonly referred to as the Algerian peony.
Distribution
Algeria
Synonyms
Paeonia mascula subsp. atlanticaPaeonia atlanticaPaeonia corallina var. atlanticaPaeonia corallina subsp. atlanticaPaeonia coriacea var. atlantica