Title
Peach Peony
Artist
Peggy Kahan
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Photography
Description
One of my very favorite flowers, peonies are native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. They are from the genus Paenia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae.
Peonies are named after Paeon (or Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. Asclepius became jealous of the talents of his student. Zeus saved Paeon from Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower. The ancient Greeks associated peonies with peace and safety.
Traditional floral symbols in China, the state flower of Indiana and the 12th wedding anniversary flower, peonies are also known as the flowers of riches and honor. Their lush, full blooms embody romance and are regarded as an open of good fortune and a happy marriage.
Most peonies are grown primarily as herbaceous,perennial plants but there are also tree varieties.
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January 23rd, 2014
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