Paeonia qiui is a species of peony very similar to P. jishanensis, but with more divided foliage. It can reach up to 1.2m in height.Peonies: The Imperial Flower by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall Identification characteristics: petals with a red blotch at base; leaflets mostly entire (not lobed), often purple above; flowers single.

P. qiui is most closely related to P. cathayana and P. jishanensis.

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