Peony

From Encyclopediak

Peony, or Paeony, a showy, ornamental herb of the Crowfoot, or Buttercup, Family. It is a dooryard plant with slightly woody stems and pointed, much-divided leaves. The flowers are large white or colored blossoms that are in bloom throughout the summer they are usually very double. All except the flowers of the Chinese peony, which are rather sweet-scented, have an unpleasant odor.