Adonis vernalis Pheasant's eye (Ranunculaceae)

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Adonis vernalis
Pheasant's eye
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The Adonis vernalis plant species is found in C. and S. Europe 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 vernalis
Common Name:  Pheasant's eye
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  A toxic principle is present in very small quantities in the plant[7, 9, 13, 19, 65]. It is poorly absorbed so poisoning is unlikely[65].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Sunny grassy hills on dry calcareous soils[9]. A rare plant in most of its range, it has legal protection from gathering in most countries[238].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or else it can be slow and erratic to germinate[200, 238]. Sow the seed in partial shade in rich soil in September or March[111]. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the cold frame for their first season. Plant out when dormant in the autumn[K]. Division in early spring or in autumn. The divisions can be difficult to establish[200], so it is probably best to pot them up and keep them in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing away well.

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