pheasant’s-eye

pheasant's-eyePheasant's-eye (Adonis annua).

pheasant’s-eye, (species Adonis annua), annual herbaceous plant of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) native to Eurasia and grown in garden borders and for cut flowers. It is 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 inches) tall and is noted for its small, red flowers with prominent dark centres.

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Article Title: pheasant’s-eye
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Access Date: February 22, 2025