Adonis amurensis
Adonis amurensis Regel & Radde
Adonis amurensis, known as Amur adonis or pheasant's eye, is a perennial plant in the genus Adonis of the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to regions including China, Japan (Hokkaido), Korea, and the Russian Far East. The plant is characterized by its golden yellow flowers and is known in Japanese as Fukujusō, meaning fortune-longevity-plant.
Description
Adonis amurensis is a member of the Ranunculaceae family and is part of the Ranunculales order. It is found in several regions, including Amur, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, the Kuril Islands, Manchuria, Primorye, and Sakhalin. The species was first described in 1862 by Regel & Radde. It is a perennial herb that produces bright yellow flowers and is native to eastern Asia. In Japan, it is referred to as Fukujusō, a name that reflects cultural significance related to fortune and longevity.
Distribution
Amur · Japan · Khabarovsk · Korea · Kuril Is. · Manchuria · Primorye · Sakhalin
Synonyms
Adonanthe amurensisAdonis amurensis var. angustilobaAdonis amurensis var. parvifloraAdonis amurensis var. puberulaAdonis amurensis var. unifloraAdonis bartheiAdonis vernalis var. amurensisChrysocyathus amurensisAdonis amurensis var. yezoensis
