Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1815
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 5: 635 (1815)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521268
Common Names
- Adonis Pyrenaica
- Pyrenaica Adonis
- Adonis Pyrenaica
Synonyms
- Adonanthe pyrenaica Spach [unknown]
- Adonis alpina Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Adonis apennina Schouw ex DC. [unknown]
- Adonis distortoides Bonnier [unknown]
- Chrysocyathus pyrenaicus (DC.) Chrtek & Slavíková [unknown]
- Cosmarium pyrenaicum Dulac [unknown]
Description
Adonis pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean Pheasant's Eye, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Adonis pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adonis pyrenaica has bright yellow flowers with 4-7 petals and a black centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adonis pyrenaica is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in sunny, well-drained soils. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Adonis pyrenaica
Adonis pyrenaica is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in the western and northern parts of the continent.
Adonis pyrenaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adonis pyrenaica?
Adonis pyrenaica
What type of plant is Adonis pyrenaica?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Adonis pyrenaica found?
Western Europe
Species in the Adonis genus
Adonis aestivalis,
Adonis aleppica,
Adonis amurensis,
Adonis annua,
Adonis apennina,
Adonis bobroviana,
Adonis coerulea,
Adonis chrysocyathus,
Adonis creticus,
Adonis cyllenea,
Adonis davidii,
Adonis dentata,
Adonis distorta,
Adonis eriocalycina,
Adonis flammea,
Adonis globosa,
Adonis hybrida,
Adonis leiosepala,
Adonis microcarpa,
Adonis mongolica,
Adonis multiflora,
Adonis nepalensis,
Adonis palaestina,
Adonis pseudoamurensis,
Adonis pyrenaica,
Adonis ramosa,
Adonis shikokuensis,
Adonis sutchuenensis,
Adonis tianschanicus,
Adonis turkestanica,
Adonis vernalis,
Adonis villosa,
Adonis volgensis,
Adonis wolgensis,
Adonis hybrida,
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