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Paeonia obovata is
a perennial herb that reaches 30-50 cm in height and 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, and the margins are entire. Branch tips
bear single 4-5 cm 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 bend significantly. 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. |
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Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
