paeonia
/piːˈoʊniə/
noun
- 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.