Photo of the bloom of Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Philomele') posted by arctangent - Garden.org

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Plant: Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Philomele')
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Info: Bloom / 2019-06-11 / Peony Garden at Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor, Michigan / License: All rights reserved
Caption: Monarch butterfly resting (proboscis retracted) on a bloom of Philomèle peony. #butterflies #pollination

Photo of Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Philomele') uploaded by arctangent

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Magnificient! by Tom_F_GA	Apr 22, 2020 3:09 AM	0

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