paeonia

/piːˈoʊniə/
noun
  1. A genus of flowering plants that includes peonies, known for their large, showy flowers.
    • Paeonia plants are popular in landscaping because of their beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
    • Botanists classify the peony under the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae.
    • The garden featured several species of Paeonia blooming in shades of pink and white.
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