Adonis annua

Adonis annua (syn. Adonis autumnalis L., Adonis phoenicea Bercht. & J.Presl.), also known as pheasant's-eye, Adonis' flower, autumn Adonis, autumn pheasant's-eye, blooddrops, red chamomile, red Morocco, rose-a-ruby, and soldiers-in-green, is an ornamental plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It is named after the Greek mythology character Adonis. It is native to North Africa, Western Asia, the Mediterranean, and Europe. The name Bird's Eye is also associated with the bird's-eye primrose. Pheasant's eye is also an alternative name for poet's narcissus. Adonis annua grows to a height of 10 in (25 cm). The flowers are often scarlet in color with darker spots at the base. In the UK, Adonis annua is endangered and listed as a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. The leaves and roots are poisonous to humans and livestock....read more on Wikipedia.