Adonis annua (syn. Adonis autumnalis L., Adonis phoenicea Bercht. & J.Presl.), also known as pheasant's-eye, Adonis' flower, autumn Adonis, autumn pheasant's-eye, blooddrops, red chamomile, red Morocco, rose-a-ruby, soldiers-in-green, is an ornamental plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to North Africa, Western Asia, the Mediterranean, and Europe. The name Bird's Eye is also associated with the bird's-eye primrose. Pheasant's eye is also an alternative name for poet's narcissus. Adonis annua grows to a height of . The flowers are often scarlet in color with darker spots at the base. In the UK, Adonis annua is endangered and listed as a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. The leaves and roots are poisonous to humans and livestock. Footnotes References External links Adonis annua in Topwalks annua Flora of North Africa Flora of Western Asia Flora of Palestine (region) Medicinal plants of Europe Medicinal plants of Asia Medicinal plants of Africa Garden plants of Asia Garden plants of Africa Garden plants of Europe Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus