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].

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