Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis
Common Peony, Cottage Peony
Also known as: Moutan officinalis (L.) Lindl. & Paxton +15 more
- Moutan officinalis (L.) Lindl. & Paxton
- Paeonia anemoniflora (Hook.) Anon.
- Paeonia banatica Rchb., 1840
- Paeonia barrii Lynch
- Paeonia baxteri Sabine ex Salm-Dyck
- Paeonia commutata Wender.
- Paeonia elegans Sabine ex Salm-Dyck
- Paeonia feminea (L.) Desf.
- Paeonia feminea (L.) Mill.
- Paeonia festiva Tausch
- Paeonia fimbriata (Sabine) B.D.Jacks.
- Paeonia foemina (L.) Mill.
- Paeonia foemina Garsault
- Paeonia fulgens Bailly
- Paeonia fulgens E.Vilm.
- Paeonia fulgida Sabine ex Salm-Dyck
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Paeoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Paeonia officinalis subsp. officinalis (commonly known as Common Peony or Cottage Peony) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Paeoniaceae family. Naturally occurring in Europe, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Paeonia officinalis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Italy, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
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)
Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Vermont
Base Species & Variations