Paeonia mascula subsp. bodurii
Paeonia mascula subsp. bodurii Özhatay
Paeonia mascula subsp. bodurii is a subspecies of the peony family, Paeoniaceae, first described by Özhatay in 1995. It is a member of the genus Paeonia, which includes herbaceous and woody peonies native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Description
Paeonia mascula subsp. bodurii belongs to the Paeoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their large, showy blooms and historical significance in horticulture and traditional medicine. This subspecies was formally recognized and published in 1995 by Özhatay, contributing to the taxonomic classification of the Paeonia genus. The Paeoniaceae family is characterized by its perennial growth habit and distinctive floral structure, with species often cultivated for ornamental purposes. Paeonia mascula subsp. bodurii is part of the Paeonia mascula complex, a group of peonies with specific morphological and geographic traits that distinguish them from other subspecies within the genus.