Biology:Paeonia kesrouanensis

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Short description: Species of peony

Paeonia kesrouanensis
Paeonia kesrouanensis in Syria.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Paeoniaceae
Genus: Paeonia
Species:
P. kesrouanensis
Binomial name
Paeonia kesrouanensis
(J.Thiébaut) J.Thiébaut

Paeonia kesrouanensis is a species of peony native to Syria, Turkey and Lebanon. It is very similar to P. mascula, bearing rose-red flowers.[1]

It is easily recognizable by its glabrous carpels and a long coiled stigma at the top.

References

  1. Peonies: The Imperial Flower by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall ISBN:0-297-82424-4

Wikidata ☰ Q7124097 entry