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Paeonia turcica, the Turkish peony, is a flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae. It is also called the "bear rose" in Turkey. It is native to the mountainous regions of south-western Turkey, particularly in Caria and Lycia. This rare perennial herb grows to about 60 centimetres tall and produces striking magenta-rose flowers with golden centres, typically blooming earlier than other peony species. It grows at elevations between 1500 and 1820 metres in pine forests and open shrubby areas on limestone formations. First scientifically described in 1965, this endemic Turkish species has demonstrated excellent cold hardiness in cultivation, surviving temperatures as low as -7 °C without damage, making it a valued ornamental plant despite its limited distribution in the wild where it faces potential conservation challenges due to collection for export.
Paeonia turcica is endemic to Turkey, with a relatively limited distribution primarily concentrated in the south-western regions of the country. It naturally occurs in the ancient regions of Caria and Lycia, which correspond to parts of modern-day south-western Turkey.
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