A glucoside compound found in plants of the Adonis genus, used historically in herbal medicine.
From the genus name Adonis combined with the -in suffix used to denote chemical compounds. The Adonis plant was named after the mythological figure due to its striking appearance and association with death and resurrection.
Adonidin is a real chemical compound that makes Adonis plants poisonous—so the ancient myth about a beautiful god who dies became literal warning chemistry that says 'don't eat this gorgeous flower!'
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