项目简介
Carsten Burkhardt’s Web Project Paeonia（简称 Paeonia）是德国著名的芍药科植物在线研究数据库，由德国植物学爱好者 Carsten Burkhardt 创建并维护。该项目旨在为全球芍药科植物研究者、爱好者和种植者提供一个全面、系统的芍药属（Paeonia）植物资源汇总平台。项目网站包含多个核心栏目，覆盖芍药科植物的文献资料、品种数据库、种植资源以及全球芍药协会信息。
芍药数据库
项目的核心是芍药品种数据库（The Peony Database），收录了全球范围内的芍药属植物品种信息，按字母顺序分类整理。数据库详细记录了每个芍药品种的学名、亲本关系、杂交谱系以及品种来源。用户可以通过便捷的字母索引系统快速查找感兴趣的芍药品种，了解其详细的遗传背景和品种特性。数据库还包含芍药杂交种及其亲本关系的专项研究资料，为芍药育种工作提供了重要的参考文献。
芍药文献库
芍药文献库（The Peony Library）是项目的另一重要组成部分，收录了大量关于芍药科植物的专业文献资料。文献库按照不同主题进行分类整理，包括芍药育种者与引种者信息（Breeders & Introducers）、地区性芍药主题（Regional Themes）、全球芍药种植资源（Sources for Peonies Worldwide）以及包含芍药内容的植物志（Floras with Peony Content）等。这些珍贵的文献资料为芍药研究者提供了丰富的学术支持。
全球芍药协会
项目还整理了全球芍药协会与俱乐部名录（Peony Societies & Clubs Worldwide），收录了来自世界各地的芍药专业组织和爱好者协会信息。该名录帮助全球芍药爱好者建立联系，促进芍药科植物研究经验的国际交流。网站还汇集了其他在线芍药资源推荐，包括美国芍药协会（American Peony Society）、Heartland Peony Society 的芍药图库和品种鉴定工具、以及 Leo Smit 的芍药博客等多个权威芍药网络资源。
官方网站：https://www.paeon.de
About the Project
Carsten Burkhardt’s Web Project Paeonia is a renowned German online research database for peony plants (Paeonia), created and maintained by German botany enthusiast Carsten Burkhardt. The project aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic platform for global peony researchers, enthusiasts, and growers to access resources related to the Paeonia genus. The website features several core sections including literature archives, variety databases, cultivation resources, and worldwide peony society information.
The Peony Database
The heart of the project is the Peony Database (The Peony Database), which catalogs peony varieties from around the world, organized alphabetically. The database provides detailed records for each peony variety including scientific names, parentage, hybrid lineages, and variety origins. Users can quickly search for specific peony varieties through the alphabetical index system to learn about their genetic background and characteristics. The database also includes specialized research materials on peony hybrids and their parent relationships, offering valuable references for peony breeding work.
The Peony Library
The Peony Library is another essential component of the project, containing extensive literature resources on Paeonia plants. The library is organized by various themes including Breeders & Introducers, Regional Themes, Sources for Peonies (worldwide), and Floras with Peony Content. These valuable literature materials provide rich academic support for peony researchers worldwide.
Worldwide Peony Societies
The project also features a directory of Peony Societies & Clubs (worldwide), cataloging professional peony organizations and enthusiast associations from across the globe. This directory helps connect peony enthusiasts internationally and promotes global exchange of peony research experience. The website also compiles recommendations for other online peony resources, including the American Peony Society, the Heartland Peony Society’s Peony Gallery and variety identification tools, and Leo Smit’s Peony Blog, among other authoritative peony web resources.
