Adonis annua
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Adonis |
| Species: | A. annua |
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Adonis annua L. |
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Adonis annua (syn. Adonis autumnalis L.,Adonis phoenicea Bercht. & J.Presl.), also known as Pheasant's-eye,Adonis' Flower, autumn adonis,Autumn Pheasant's-eye, Blooddrops, Red Chamomile, Red Morocco, Rose-a-ruby, Soldiers-in-green, is a medicinal and ornamental plant and is a plant of the Ranunculaceae family.
It is native to North Africa, Western Asia, the Mediterranean, and Europe. The name Bird's Eye is also associated with the bird's-eye primrose. Pheasant's eye is also an alternative name for poet's narcissus.
Adonis annua grows to a height of 10 in (25 cm). The flowers are often scarlet in color with darker spots at the base.
In the UK, Adonis annua is endangered and listed as a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
The leaves and roots are poisonous to humans and livestock.
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