Paeonia ludlowii
Paeonia ludlowii (Stern & G.Taylor) D.Y.Hong
Paeonia ludlowii is a deciduous shrub in the Paeoniaceae family, native to southeast Tibet. It is part of the tree peony section Moutan and is known locally as 'lumaidao', meaning 'God's flower'. The plant is also referred to in Chinese as 大花黄牡丹, or 'big yellow-flowered peony', and in English as Tibetan tree peony or Ludlow's tree peony. It features pure yellow, bowl-shaped flowers and large, light green, twice-compounded leaves.
Description
Paeonia ludlowii is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub that belongs to the genus Paeonia and is endemic to southeast Tibet. It is classified in the tree peony section Moutan. The plant is known locally in Tibet as 'lumaidao', which translates to 'God's flower'. Its Chinese name is 大花黄牡丹, meaning 'big yellow-flowered peony'. In English, it is sometimes called Tibetan tree peony or Ludlow's tree peony. This species is characterized by its pure yellow, slightly nodding, bowl-shaped flowers and large, twice-compounded, light green leaves.
Distribution
Tibet
Synonyms
Paeonia lutea subsp. ludlowiiPaeonia lutea var. ludlowiiPaeonia delavayi subsp. ludlowii