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Chinese Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

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About

The Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is a species in the genus Paeonia. Native to Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Saxifragales (ユキノシタ目)
Family
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Paeonia
Species
Paeonia lactiflora (Chinese Peony)

Names in Other Languages

French pivoine de Chine
German chinesische Pfingstrose

Similar Species in Paeonia

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moutan peony
Paeonia suffruticosa
Not Evaluated
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Peony
Paeonia mascula
Not Evaluated
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Himalayan Peony
Paeonia emodi
Least Concern
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scarlet peony
Paeonia peregrina
Not Evaluated
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Common Peony
Paeonia officinalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Peony?
The scientific name of Chinese Peony is Paeonia lactiflora. It belongs to the genus Paeonia.
Where does Chinese Peony live?
Chinese Peony is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Chinese Peony belong to?
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) belongs to the genus Paeonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Paeoniaceae.
What kingdom does Chinese Peony belong to?
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese Peony?
The closest relatives of Chinese Peony in the genus Paeonia include moutan peony, Peony, Himalayan Peony, scarlet peony, Common Peony.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Paeonia — 6 Species

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Chinese Peony
Paeonia lactiflora
NE
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moutan peony
Paeonia suffruticosa
NE 🐾
Peony
Paeonia mascula
NE 🐾
Himalayan Peony
Paeonia emodi
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scarlet peony
Paeonia peregrina
NE 🐾
Common Peony
Paeonia officinalis
LC
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