What is Peony?

1. Root

Peony is a perennial herb whose roots consist of three parts: root collar, tuber and fibrous roots. The root collar is the uppermost part of the root, where buds are attached; the tuber grows from the lower part of the root collar, is fleshy, relatively rough, long columnar or spindle-shaped, and rich in nutrients; the fibrous roots mainly grow from the tubers, and their main function is to absorb water and nutrients.

2. Leaves

The leaves of peony are twice-tripinnate compound leaves, 20 to 24 cm long, with leaflets that are elliptical, lanceolate or narrowly ovate. The front end of the leaves is sharp, and the edges of the leaves are densely covered with white fine teeth. The leaf colors are yellow-green, dark green, etc.

3. Flowers

Peony flowers usually grow alone at the top of the stem or in the leaf axils near the top. The flowers of the original species are white, 8 to 11 cm in diameter, with 5 to 13 petals, which are obovate and have blunt tips.