Paeonia mascula
Coral Peony, Peony
Other regional names: Wild Peony
- Wild Peony
Also known as: Paeonia corallina f. corsica (Sieber ex Tausch) Rouy & Foucaud +3 more
- Paeonia corallina f. corsica (Sieber ex Tausch) Rouy & Foucaud
- Paeonia lobata Boiss.
- Paeonia promiscua Rchb.
- Paeonia rotundifolia Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Paeoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paeonia mascula (commonly known as Coral Peony or Peony) is a herbaceous perennial within the Paeoniaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Germany, Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms