pheasant's-eye

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully plants pheasant's-eye seeds in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A Eurasian herb cultivated for its deep red flowers with dark centers: This term refers to a specific flowering plant, Adonis annua, known for its striking, poppy-like red flowers that have a distinctive dark center, resembling an eye.

Usage Examples

• The garden's border was brightened by a cluster of pheasant's-eye.
• Pheasant's-eye is an annual plant that adds a vibrant splash of color in late spring.
• The deep crimson petals with the black center make pheasant's-eye easily recognizable.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The name is used precisely to identify the species within the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is sometimes called "blooddrops" or "red chamomile" in older texts.
  • The study focused on the germination requirements of pheasant's-eye (Adonis annua).

Variants and Related Words

• Adonis annua: The formal botanical Latin name for the pheasant's-eye plant.
• Adonis: The genus name, which includes other similar flowering plants like (spring pheasant's eye).

Synonyms

• Blooddrops (an archaic common name)
• Red chamomile (a misleading folk name, as it is not a true chamomile)

Notes on Different Meanings

• This term refers specifically to the plant . It is not used to describe a part of an actual pheasant's anatomy. The name is purely metaphorical, comparing the flower's appearance to the eye of the bird.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Eurasian herb cultivated for its deep red flowers with dark centers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• adonis annua