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Western Peony

This is the Western or Brown's Peony, not what one usually thinks of when one hears the word "peony." It is a plant about a foot tall (30cm) with silvery, divided foliage and pendant flowers that are around two inches (5cm) in diameter. It grows in very dry areas in eastern Washington and is a plant that I have seen several times but never in flower. This spring I was very fortunate to find it still in flower in Derby Canyon near Peshastin, Washington.

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6 comments

Stan Askew said:

fantastic shot, Ron! i love the bokeh in this photo.
11 years ago

Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Fantastic floral image. Beautiful subject and you did it total justice. Well done Ron. Regards Tess.
11 years ago

Don Sutherland said:

Wonderful photo.
11 years ago

Esther said:

How fascinating that it shares the name with the colorful garden variety.
11 years ago

Kathleen Thorpe said:

Great macro details.
11 years ago ( translate )

Puzzler4879 said:

Terrific flower, Ron! Seen in "A Single Flower."
11 years ago ( translate )