Bujorii de stepă Zau de Câmpie, Nature reserve near Zau de Campie, Romania.
Bujorii de stepă Zau de Câmpie is a protected meadowland in the Transylvanian region, consisting of two separate parcels that together create a small grassland habitat. The site features wild peony flowers that bloom seasonally and attract visitors looking for natural landscapes.
A botanist established this reserve in the early 1930s to protect the wild peony species from disappearing. The protected area has been maintained and expanded over the decades to ensure the survival of this plant community.
The red peonies hold special meaning in local folklore, connected to old stories of love and loss that remain part of the region's oral tradition. Visitors can still sense this symbolic link between the flowers and the community's cultural memory.
The best time to visit is from April to May when the wild peonies are in full bloom and the meadow is most colorful. Simple paths guide visitors through the site while protecting the delicate plants from damage.
The peonies here grow near the upper limit of their natural range, making this meadow a botanical rarity in Europe. This adaptation to cooler conditions at higher elevation gives the site special scientific interest for plant researchers and nature enthusiasts.
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