Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
521802

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 547 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521134



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Adonis abortiva (abortivus) Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Adonis aestivalis M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Adonis annua atrorubens L. [unknown]
  • Adonis annua baetica (Coss.) P.W.Ball & Heywood [unknown]
  • Adonis annua castellana (Pau) C.Steinb. [unknown]
  • Adonis annua castellana (Pau) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Adonis atrorubens (L.) Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
  • Adonis autumnalis L. [unknown]
  • Adonis baetica Coss. [unknown]
  • Adonis erosipetala Stokes [unknown]
  • Adonis maculata Roth [unknown]
  • Adonis perramosa Schur [unknown]
  • Adonis phoenicea (L.) Bercht. & J.Presl [unknown]
  • Adonis preslii Tod. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cosmarium autumnale Dulac [unknown]
  • Adonis castellana Pau [unknown]
  • Adonis atrorubens L. [unknown]
  • Adonis baetica carinata (Vierh.) W.T.Wang [unknown]

Description

Adonis annua (also called annual pheasant's eye, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has a slender stem and long, narrow leaves, with a cluster of small, yellow flowers at the top.

Uses & Benefits

Adonis annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adonis annua sub. cupaniana (Guss.) C.H.Steinb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Adonis annua 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 annua 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 annua

Adonis annua is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Adonis annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adonis annua?

Adonis annua

What is the common name of Adonis annua?

Annual pheasant's eye

What is the habitat of Adonis annua?

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

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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