Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
aestivalis
ID:
521773

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 771 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521105



Common Names

  • Summer Adonis
  • Summer Pheasant's Eye
  • Summer Pheasants-eye


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Synonyms

  • Adonis aestivalis citrina (Hoffm.) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Adonis aestivalis marginata C.H.Steinb. ex W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Adonis aestivalis velutina Lipsky [unknown]
  • Adonis ambigua Gaudin [unknown]
  • Adonis ambigua flavus Gaudin [unknown]
  • Adonis annua phoenicea L. [unknown]
  • Adonis autumnalis M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Adonis bienertii Butkov ex Riedl [unknown]
  • Adonis citrina Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Adonis crinita Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Adonis cristata Stapf [unknown]
  • Adonis flammea Schleich. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Adonis flava Vill. [unknown]
  • Adonis inermis Stapf [unknown]
  • Adonis inglisii Royle [unknown]
  • Adonis linnaei Sennen [unknown]
  • Adonis maculata Wallr. [unknown]
  • Adonis maculata miniata Wallr. [unknown]
  • Adonis maculata ochroleuca Wallr. [unknown]
  • Adonis maculata pallens Wallr. [unknown]
  • Adonis micrantha DC. [unknown]
  • Adonis miniata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Adonis polymorpha Zumagl. [unknown]
  • Cosmarium aestivale Dulac [unknown]
  • Adonis aestivalis aestivalis [unknown]
  • Adonis aestivalis aestivalis [unknown]

Description

Adonis aestivalis (also called Summer Pheasant's Eye, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adonis aestivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and abdominal pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adonis aestivalis sub. parviflora (Fisch. ex DC.) N.Busch
Adonis aestivalis sub. squarrosa (Steven) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Adonis aestivalis has yellow flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adonis aestivalis is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Adonis aestivalis

Adonis aestivalis is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Adonis aestivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adonis aestivalis?

Adonis aestivalis

What is the common name of Adonis aestivalis?

Summer pheasant's eye

What is the habitat of Adonis aestivalis?

It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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