Adonis aestivalis Pheasant's eye (Ranunculaceae)

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Adonis aestivalis
Pheasant's eye
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The Adonis aestivalis plant species is found in S. Europe, N. Africa. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pheasant's eye.

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Latin Name:  Adonis aestivalis
Common Name:  Pheasant's eye
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  A toxic principle is present in very small quantities in the plant[13, 19, 65]. It is poorly absorbed so poisoning is unlikely[65]. The plant is poisonous to horses[240].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cornfields, usually on calcareous soils.

Medicinal Information: The plant is a cardiotonic, diuretic and stimulant[13, 46, 61]. Some caution is advised in the use of this remedy, see the notes above on toxicity. The flowers are considered to be diuretic, laxative and lithontripic[240].

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