Paeonia veitchii
Paeonia veitchii Lynch
Paeonia veitchii is a herbaceous perennial peony species native to central China. It is known locally as 川赤芍 and can grow between ½ and 1 meter in height. The plant features a thick, irregular taproot and thin side roots, with deeply incised leaves that have finely divided leaflets. Each stem typically bears two to four fully developed flowers, which range in color from pink to magenta-red, though occasionally nearly white.
Description
Paeonia veitchii belongs to the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae. It was first described by Lynch in 1909. The species is characterized by its herbaceous growth habit and distinctive leaf structure. Its flowers, which appear on each stem, are a notable feature, varying in color from pink to magenta-red, with rare instances of nearly white blooms. The plant is native to central China and is known for its ornamental and medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine.
Synonyms
Paeonia beresowskiiPaeonia anomala subsp. veitchiiPaeonia veitchii var. leiocarpaPaeonia veitchii var. unifloraPaeonia woodwardiiPaeonia veitchii var. beresowskiiPaeonia veitchii var. woodwardiiPaeonia veitchii var. purpurea