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Paeonia obovata is
a perennial herb of 30- 50 cm in height that inhabits deciduous
forest beds in mountainous regions. The leaves, 2 -3, are of
alternate phyllotaxis and are biternate leaf compounds. Their bottom
sides are pubescent or not; the terminal leaflets are obovate,
measuring 7-15cm in length, the margins entire. Branch tips bear
single 4-5cm-in-diameter light red-purple to dark red-purple flowers
that bloom facing upwards. Pistils are 4-5 in number, and stamens
are many; the stigmas are significantly bending. Fruits are
follicles and ripen red in the autumn. Seeds are round; viable ones
are black or Prussian blue, and unviable ones are red. Bloom time:
April-June. |
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
