Adonis sp.
Pheasant's eye, Pheasant's Eye
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Family: Ranunculaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Adonis sp. (Pheasant's eye) is a non-native California perennial in the Ranunculaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Thalictrum: Adonis has showy yellow-orange petals with purple bases; Thalictrum has tiny inconspicuous sepals without petals.; vs Trautvetteria: Adonis has colorful yellow-orange petals and feathery fern-like foliage; Trautvetteria lacks petals and has simple lobed leaves.; vs Ranunculus: Adonis has purple anthers and petals with dark purple bases; Ranunculus has yellow anthers and uniformly colored petals.; vs Clematis: Adonis is an upright herb with showy two-toned petals; Clematis is a woody climbing vine with white sepals.; vs Anemone: Adonis has true petals with dark purple bases and feathery foliage; Anemone has sepals only and basal leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adonis sp. native to California?
No. Adonis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Adonis sp. belong to?
Adonis sp. is in the Ranunculaceae family, genus Adonis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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