Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae

Paeonia obovata subsp. willmottiae is a taxonomic subspecies within the genus Paeonia, belonging to the Paeoniaceae family. It was formally described in 2000 by D.Y.Hong and K.Y.Pan, with the original authorship attributed to Stapf. This subspecies is part of the broader Paeonia obovata species complex and is distinguished by specific morphological characteristics that set it apart from other subspecies within the group. Its classification reflects ongoing taxonomic studies of peonies, particularly in regions where Paeonia species are native.