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Paeoniaceae Collection

Paeoniaceae, also known as the peony family, is a diverse group of plants that includes various species and cultivars

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia sp. peony

Paeonia sp. peony
Plate 1 From Drawings of Kew Plants by Franz Bauer (1758-1840). Detailed close-up of flower head. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony head (Paeonia sp. ), X-ray

Peony head (Paeonia sp. ), X-ray
Peony head (Paeonia sp.), X-ray

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Common peony (Paeonia officinalis) flowers in a meadow, Valle de Canatra, Sibillini NP

Common peony (Paeonia officinalis) flowers in a meadow, Valle de Canatra, Sibillini NP, Italy, May 2009 WWE BOOK

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Common peony (Paeonia officinalis) flowers, Valle di Canatra, Monti Sibillini National Park

Common peony (Paeonia officinalis) flowers, Valle di Canatra, Monti Sibillini National Park, Umbria, Italy, May 2009

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red Squirrel standing between peony flowers

Red Squirrel standing between peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony (Paeonia sp. ), X-ray

Peony (Paeonia sp. ), X-ray
Peony (Paeonia sp.), X-ray

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Pink Mountain Peony, USA

Pink Mountain Peony, USA

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeony (Paeonia officinalis) flowering, Mount Baldo Natural Park, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Paeony (Paeonia officinalis) flowering, Mount Baldo Natural Park, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red Squirrel is climbing on peony flowers

Red Squirrel is climbing on peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: young Red Squirrels with fern leaf peony flower

young Red Squirrels with fern leaf peony flower Date: 03-06-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: red squirrel looking at a red peony

red squirrel looking at a red peony Date: 03-06-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: finch; bullfinch; female, Eurasian bullfinch; common bullfinch; Pyrrhula pyrrhula

finch; bullfinch; female, Eurasian bullfinch; common bullfinch; Pyrrhula pyrrhula
red squirrel and finch with a peony and lupine flower Date: 19-06-2018

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red Squirrel, squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, Eurasian red squirrel, Sweden

Red Squirrel, squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, Eurasian red squirrel, Sweden
red squirrels with a peony and lupine flower Date: 19-06-2018

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red Squirrel between peony leaves

Red Squirrel between peony leaves Date: 02-07-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red Squirrel looking up between peony flowers

Red Squirrel looking up between peony flowers Date: 02-07-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: two woodpigeon with peony flowers

two woodpigeon with peony flowers Date: 02-07-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red Squirrel and woodpigeon with peony flowers

Red Squirrel and woodpigeon with peony flowers Date: 30-06-2021

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Black and White Peony

Black and White Peony

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony Bartzella -Paeonia hybrid Bartzella-

Peony Bartzella -Paeonia hybrid Bartzella-

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Tree peony Gauguin -Paeonia suffruticosa Gauguin-, Emsland, Germany, Europe

Tree peony Gauguin -Paeonia suffruticosa Gauguin-, Emsland, Germany, Europe

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia cv

Paeonia cv
Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia humilis

Paeonia humilis. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Cultivated at Boxford Suffolk by Miss Jenny Robinson. Source probably South of France

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia sp. by Clara Pope

Paeonia sp. by Clara Pope
Plate 2 from bound volume. Bodycolour on card, 1821 by Clara Pope (ca.1768-1838). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1821

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony Janice, USA

Peony Janice, USA
Peony Janice, Usa

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Winged Victory Peony, USA

Winged Victory Peony, USA

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony Janice, USA

Peony Janice, USA
Peony Janice, Usa

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony -Paeonia-, flower

Peony -Paeonia-, flower

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony -Paeonia officinalis-, emerging flower with bud

Peony -Paeonia officinalis-, emerging flower with bud

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Flower of a peony -Paeonia-, with buds

Flower of a peony -Paeonia-, with buds

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Red flower, peony -Paeonia officinalis hybrid-

Red flower, peony -Paeonia officinalis hybrid-

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony -Paeonia sp. -, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Peony -Paeonia sp. -, flowering, Thuringia, Germany
Peony -Paeonia sp.-, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony -Paeonia-, flowers and buds, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Peony -Paeonia-, flowers and buds, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeony (Paeonia morisii) close-up of flower, Sardinia, Italy, April

Paeony (Paeonia morisii) close-up of flower, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeony (Paeonia morisii) flowering, Sardinia, Italy, April

Paeony (Paeonia morisii) flowering, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Peony (Paeonia moutan), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa

Peony (Paeonia moutan), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa
Botany - Paeoniaceae - Peony (Paeonia moutan). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia sp. paeony

Paeonia sp. paeony
Plate 4 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia moutan cv

Paeonia moutan cv
Plate 8 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia officinalis, common peony

Paeonia officinalis, common peony
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia officinalis, peony

Paeonia officinalis, peony
Watercolour 5 by G. van Kouwenhoven from the Dutch Collection. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia veitchii, veitchii peony

Paeonia veitchii, veitchii peony
Dried specimen of Paeonia veitchii, veitchii peony stored in the museum herbarium, plant collected in 1945

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia corallina

Paeonia corallina. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Origin Steep Aohimes, cultivated at Sedbury. Collected 21.5.06

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia officinalis, common peony

Paeonia officinalis, common peony
Drawing 1/25 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Paeonia suffruticosa, tree peony

Paeonia suffruticosa, tree peony
Plate 2 from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Pivoine odorante, moutan peony

Pivoine odorante, moutan peony
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Background imagePaeoniaceae Collection: Balkan Paeony (Paeonia mascula) close-up of flower, England, may

Balkan Paeony (Paeonia mascula) close-up of flower, England, may



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Paeoniaceae, also known as the peony family, is a diverse group of plants that includes various species and cultivars. The Kelways Manual offers a comprehensive guide to these beautiful flowers, providing information on plants, seeds, and bulbs. One notable member of this family is Paeonia tenuifolia, commonly known as the Peony with Linear Leaves. This unique variety stands out for its slender foliage and vibrant blooms. Another popular species is Paeonia sp. , which encompasses different types of peonies with their stunning floral displays. Paeonia Bakeri is another noteworthy member of this family. With its distinct characteristics and striking flowers, it adds beauty to any garden or landscape. Similarly, Paeonia moutan cv showcases an array of cultivars that captivate with their elegance and charm. In June, the enchanting sight of Peony (Paeonia officinalis) can be witnessed in Mt Vettore in Umbria, Italy. These magnificent flowers paint the landscape with their vibrant hues and delicate petals. Nature's wonders are often intertwined in unexpected ways; such was the case when a Red Squirrel was spotted standing amidst a bed of peony flowers. This captivating image reminds us of the harmonious coexistence between wildlife and flora. For those who appreciate artistry beyond what meets the eye, an X-ray image reveals intricate details within a Peony (Paeonia sp. ). It unveils hidden structures that contribute to its remarkable beauty. Valle de Canatra in Sibillini National Park provides an idyllic backdrop for Common peonies (Paeonia officinalis). Their blossoms adorn meadows like colorful gems scattered across nature's canvas. Pink Mountain Peonies grace landscapes across America with their delicate pink petals creating breathtaking vistas against rugged terrains. These resilient beauties thrive even in challenging environments.