Adonis annua
Definition
The scientific name of the autumn pheasant's eye, an annual herbaceous plant in the Ranunculaceae family, native to North Africa, Europe, and Western Asia. The plant reaches heights of up to 50 cm, featuring finely divided leaves and solitary, intense blood-red flowers with a black center, often found as a weed in agricultural crops or cultivated for ornamental purposes.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adonis annua
- Autumn pheasant's eye
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable scientific binomial nomenclature operating strictly within systematic biological descriptions. |
| Formation | Latin taxonomic compound linking the genus 'Adonis' with the lifecycle descriptor 'annua'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ə-ˈdoʊ-nɪs ˈænjuːə] |
| Source | International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants Registries |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Fermierul a aplicat un erbicid selectiv pentru a elimina exemplarele de Adonis annua din lanul de secară.
EN: The farmer applied a selective herbicide to eliminate the Adonis annua specimens from the rye field.
RO: Petalele uscate de Adonis annua erau folosite în trecut pentru obținerea unui pigment roșu natural utilizat la vopsirea țesăturilor.
EN: The dried petals of Adonis annua were used in the past to obtain a natural red pigment used for dyeing fabrics.
RO: Deși are un aspect fragil, Adonis annua este o plantă extrem de adaptabilă, capabilă să crească în soluri calcaroase și uscate.
EN: Despite its fragile appearance, Adonis annua is an extremely adaptable plant, capable of growing in calcareous and dry soils.
Idioms & Phrases
Semințe de Adonis annua / Adonis annua seeds
RO: Structuri de reproducere mici și dure, răspândite prin intermediul vântului sau al utilajelor agricole în timpul secerișului.
EN: Small and hard reproductive structures, spread by wind or agricultural machinery during harvest time.
Toxicitatea speciei Adonis annua / Adonis annua toxicity level
RO: Proprietate chimică periculoasă cauzată de prezența unor glicozide care pot afecta sistemul cardiovascular al animalelor.
EN: Dangerous chemical property caused by the presence of glycosides that can affect the cardiovascular system of animals.
Frunziș de Adonis annua / Adonis annua foliage
RO: Masă verde formată din frunze alterne, findivizate în segmente filiforme, ce amintesc de structura mărarului.
EN: Green mass formed by alternate leaves, finely divided into filiform segments, reminiscent of dill structure.
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