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autumn adonis

Adonis annua L.
autumn adonis
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Adonis annua, known as autumn adonis, is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a flowering plant native to parts of Europe and has been documented in regions such as Manitoba, Ontario, Portugal, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others. The species was first published in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. It is also referred to by several other common names, including pheasant's-eye and red chamomile.

Description

Adonis annua is an ornamental plant known for its showy flowers and is often cultivated for its aesthetic value. The plant is named after the Greek mythological figure Adonis. It is a herbaceous annual and is part of the genus Adonis. The species has a wide distribution across various European countries and is recognized for its ecological and horticultural significance.

Other common names

Pheasant's-eyeBlooddropsPheasant's Eyeautumn adonisbird's-eyephesant's eye

Distribution

Manitoba · Ontario · Portugal Continental · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · DK · Flanders · Austria · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Denmark · Channel Is. · Germany · Hungary · Ireland · Sweden · Moldova · Ukraine · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · CZ · RO · MD

Synonyms

Adonis abortivaAdonis aestivalisAdonis annua var. atrorubensAdonis annua subsp. baeticaAdonis annua subsp. castellanaAdonis annua var. castellanaAdonis atrorubensAdonis autumnalisAdonis baeticaAdonis erosipetalaAdonis maculataAdonis perramosaAdonis phoeniceaAdonis presliiCosmarium autumnaleAdonis castellanaAdonis atrorubensAdonis baetica subsp. carinata

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