

How to identify Pheasant's eye (Adonis aestivalis)
Pheasant's eye, also known as Summer adonis
Pheasant's eye is characterized by its vibrant red flowers, each with a dark spot at the base, resembling the eye of a pheasant. It usually reaches a height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) and blooms in the warmer months. The foliage is finely dissected, giving it a feathery appearance. The striking blossoms are borne singly atop slender stalks, with the petals displaying a satiny sheen and the centers featuring a prominent tuft of yellow stamens. The plant presents a delicate yet eye-catching addition to any garden.
Vivid red flowers with a dark basal spot resembling a pheasant's eye.
Feathery, finely dissected foliage giving a delicate appearance.
Buttercup-like waxy petals in red-purple, scarlet, orange, or yellow.
Distinctive purple-black anthers in 1-2 inch (2.5-5 cm) diameter flowers.
Erect, elongated cluster of green, cone-shaped seed pods with 10-15 achenes.
The leaves of pheasant's eye exhibit a feathery-like appearance due to their pinnately divided structure. Each simple leaf alternates along the stem and is divided 2-3 times into linear segments, resembling the delicate, lacy look of fern or fennel leaves. The segments are narrow and elongated, providing a fine texture. The leaves vary in length but typically measure around 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long. This intricate dissection results in a visually intricate and airy foliage pattern.
Pheasant's eye features small, solitary flowers on slender stems, with buttercup-like waxy petals in vivid hues of red-purple, scarlet, orange, or yellow. Some variants exhibit a striking dark purple basal blotch at the center. Each flower typically measures around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter. The anthers are a distinctive purple-black. These blooms appear during the summer months, adding vibrant color to their surroundings.
The stem of pheasant's eye is light green and erect, typically measuring between 8 to 24 inches (20 to 60 cm) in height. It exhibits a grooved texture along its length and has a sparsely branched structure. The stem's grooves and light green coloration are key identification features, contributing to its distinct appearance.
The fruit of pheasant's eye is characterized by a prominent, erect, elongated cluster of green, cone-shaped seed pods originating from where the flower once was. Each individual oblong spike contains approximately 10-15 achenes, which are small, dry, and single-seeded. In total, a fruiting pheasant's eye can yield about 114 seeds. These seed pods display a unique geometric arrangement, which can be pivotal for identification.
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Scientific Classification of Pheasant's eye