Peony

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The peony (Paeonia) is the sole genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. Most are herbaceous perennials 0.5-1.5m tall, but some are woody shrubs up to 2-3m tall. They produce large, often fragrant flowers in shades of red to white or yellow in late spring and early summer. They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America.

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Flowering plant - Herbaceous - Perennial - Woody - Shrub - Asia - Europe - North America

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