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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Paeonia brownii Dougl. ex Hook.
Brown's peony, Western Peony
Paeoniaceae (Peony Family)
USDA Symbol: pabr
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A rather fleshy, bluish-green, leafy plant, usually with several clustered stems, divided leaves, and greenish and reddish-brown globose flowers, 1 hanging at end of each stalk
The genus name comes from Paeon, the physician of Greek gods; northwestern Indians made tea from the roots to treat lung ailments.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYNative Distribution: Eastern Washington; south through the northern two thirds of California; east to Utah, western Wyoming, and Idaho.
Native Habitat: Chaparral, sagebrush, and pine forests.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
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Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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USDA: Find Paeonia brownii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Paeonia brownii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Paeonia brownii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
