
Adonis is a genus of about 20–30 species of flowering plants of the family Ranunculaceae, native to Europe and Asia.
The species grow to 10–40 centimetres (3.9–15.7 in) in height, with feathery, finely divided leaves. Their flowers are red, yellow or orange and have 5–30 petals.
The generic name Adonis refers to the mythic character Adonis, a lover of the goddess Aphrodite or Venus. According to the Metamorphoses of Ovid the anemone, also of the family Ranunculaceae, was created.. more
Similar species: Ranunculales
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Uploaded May 27, 2014. Captured May 24, 2014 12:22 in 8103, Golemo Malovo, Bulgaria.