Peonies (Paeonia)

Peonies (Paeonia) are native to **Asia, Europe, and Northwestern North America**.

Here’s a breakdown:

* **Asia:** This is where the greatest diversity of peony species is found, particularly in China, Tibet, and Siberia. Many popular cultivated peonies originated in China.
* **Europe:** Several peony species are native to Europe, mainly in the southern and eastern parts.
* **Northwestern North America:** One species, *Paeonia brownii* (Brown’s peony or Western peony), is native to this region, specifically the western United States and Canada.

Therefore, while peonies are widespread in cultivation, their native regions are primarily across Eurasia and a small pocket in North America.