''Adonis annua'' (syn. ''Adonis autumnalis'' L.,Adonis annua L.
in

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''Adonis phoenicea'' Bercht. & J.Presl.), also known as pheasant's-eye,Adonis annua L.
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of the family

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. It is named after the

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. It is native to

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, 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 . 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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annua Flora of North Africa Flora of Western Asia Medicinal plants of Europe Medicinal plants of Asia Medicinal plants of Africa Garden plants of Asia Garden plants of Africa Garden plants of Europe Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Ranunculaceae-stub