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Brown's peony

Paeonia brownii

Photo by DerrickLK
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Field Notes

Description:

This herb is native to the western United States and grows at high elevations. The flower and leaves of this plant make it easy to recognize.

Habitat:

Found this Brown's peony along the trail to Ross Falls in the Sawtooth National Forest. There were various species of shrubs, forbs and grasses along the trail.

Notes:

This plant is named after the botanist Robert Brown. It is the only plant in the genus Paeonia that is native to the United States.

Reference Links:

Brown's Peony - Paeonia brownii - Overview, Paeonia brownii

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PublishedJuly 14, 2013

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