Peonie Floral
by Deborah Benoit
Title
Peonie Floral
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Deborah Benoit
Medium
Photograph - Original Art By Deborah Benoit
Description
The peony is named after Paeon (also spelled Paean), a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. Asclepius became jealous of his pupil; Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower.
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The family name "Paeoniaceae" was first used by Friedrich K.L. Rudolphi in 1830, following a suggestion by Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling that same year.[1] The family had been given other names a few years earlier.[4] The composition of the family has varied, but it has always consisted of Paeonia and one or more genera that are now placed in Ranunculales. It has been widely believed that Paeonia is closest to Glaucidium, and this idea has been followed in some recent works. Molecular phylogenetic studies, however, have demonstrated conclusively that Glaucidium belongs in Ranunculaceae, but that Paeonia belongs in the unrelated order Saxifragales.
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February 3rd, 2013
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Deb Halloran
Deborah, This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the textured effect and soft tones on this beautiful peony. You have such amazing work, well done! fave and vote
AnnaJo Vahle
It looks like a painting and has a pleasing old world feeling. I like the soothing colors. Very nice. f/v
Deborah Benoit
Ante thank you so much for featuring my work in Autodidactic Artists Association group!!
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