Paeonia officinalis Peony (Paeoniaceae)

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Paeonia officinalis
Peony
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The Paeonia officinalis plant species is found in Europe - France to Albania. It is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Peony.

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Latin Name:  Paeonia officinalis
Common Name:  Peony
Family:  Paeoniaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The entire plant is poisonous if taken in large doses[7, 21].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Rocky woodlands and meadows[1, 7], usually on limestone[187].

Edible Uses: Flowers - cooked. They can be used as a vegetable[177] or to scent tea[183]. The hot seeds are ground into a powder and used as a spice in ale or in the food that accompanies it[183]. (Does this mean that the seed is heated before grinding, or that it has a hot flavour?[K])

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