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Paeonia decomposita
Paeonia decomposita is a deciduous shrub in the peony family. It is classified as an endangered species and is native to northwest Sichuan.
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Description
Paeonia decomposita is a little-known tree peony, which grows to a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in). Stems grow up to 2 cm (0.79 in) in diameter. Bark is dark grey, with a tendency to peel or flake. Flowers grow singly at the ends of the stems, and are large and usually rose-pink in colour. Follicles are dark brown or black when mature, with glossy black seeds. The shrub flowers from April to May in China.
Range & habitat
Paeonia decomposita grows primarily in young forest land, scrubland and on rocky cliffsides at altitudes of up to 2,050 to 3,100 m (6,730 to 10,170 ft).
Wikipedia: “Habitat”
In medicine
It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is used to improve circulation and blood stasis. Its oil is used in cosmetics and medicines.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Medicinal usage”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 1484907.