Paeonia sp.
Peony, Peony
Family: Paeoniaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Paeonia sp. (Peony) is a non-native California perennial in the Paeoniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rosa: Peonies have sepals that enlarge around fruit; roses have sepals that fall away or wither.; vs Delphinium: Peonies have radially symmetric flowers with persistent sepals; delphiniums have spurred, irregular flowers.; vs Camellia: Peonies are herbaceous wildflowers in mountains; camellias are evergreen woody shrubs in gardens.; vs Artemisia: Peonies have large colorful flowers with visible petals; sagebrush has tiny inconspicuous flowers in clusters.; vs Dahlia: Peonies have simple flowers with distinct petals; dahlias have composite flower heads with ray and disk flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paeonia sp. native to California?
No. Paeonia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Paeonia sp. belong to?
Paeonia sp. is in the Paeoniaceae family, genus Paeonia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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