Paeonia delavayi Tree peony (Paeoniaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Paeonia delavayi
Tree peony
Deciduous shrub
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The Paeonia delavayi plant species is found in E. Asia - China in Yunnan and Likiang. It is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tree peony.

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Latin Name:  Paeonia delavayi
Common Name:  Tree peony
Family:  Paeoniaceae
Author:  Franch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.6   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Shady, moist areas of pine forests, in forest clearings and among scrub at altitudes of between 3,050 - 3,650 metres[250].

Edible Uses: The following use is for P. suffruticosa. It quite probably also applies to this closely-related species.[K - see 214]. Flowers - cooked[46, 61, 177]. The fallen flower petals are parboiled and sweetened for a teatime delicacy, or can be cooked in various dishes[183].

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