Here's why:
* They are plants: Peonies are classified as flowering plants, meaning they belong to the plant kingdom.
* Photosynthesis is essential for plants: Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy (in the form of sugars) to fuel their growth and development.
* Peonies have the necessary components: Peonies have leaves that contain chlorophyll, the green pigment that captures light energy. They also have roots that absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and stomata (tiny pores) on their leaves that allow for the exchange of gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) during photosynthesis.
Therefore, peonies are capable of and rely on photosynthesis for survival.
