Adonis aleppica
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Adonis aleppica Boiss. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Ranunculopsida Subclassis: Ranunculidae Superordo: Ranunculanae Ordo: Ranunculales |
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Adonis aleppica belongs to the group of annual and biennial plants.
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[edit] Naming
Adonis aleppica was described in 1841 by Pierre Edmond Boissier. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Adonis aleppica is a species in the genus Adonis (pheasant's eye) which contains 26 species and belongs to the family of the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Adonis aleppica is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They have entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are cup-shaped. The plants bloom from April to June. The flowers are arranged solitary.
The fruits are nutlets.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Adonis aleppica is native to Turkey, Syria and north Iraq.
[edit] Cultivation
Adonis aleppica can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in soils that are moderately moist to moist.
[edit] Uses
Adonis aleppica is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Adonis aleppica is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Adonis aleppica
[edit] History
[edit] Adonis aleppica in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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