All flowers that belong to the daffodil family are called as narcissus.
The name comes from the Greek legend Narcissus. The scent of narcissi
(plural of narcissus) is so fragrant and sweet that they have become a
very popular spring flower in many countries. What most people think of
daffodil is the yellow single flower with large trumpet ones which are
the most common kind of daffodils.
All flowers that belong to the daffodil family are called as narcissus. The name comes from the Greek legend Narcissus. The scent of narcissi (plural of narcissus) is so fragrant and sweet that they have become a very popular spring flower in many countries. What most people think of daffodil is the yellow single flower with large trumpet ones which are the most common kind of daffodils.
There are about 40 species of narcissus and most of which are native to Europe. Since these flowers are known for its beauty, fragrance, hardiness and early spring blooming, narcissus is favored by many gardeners. The plant has a bulb from which grow grasslike leaves of 5 centimeters (2 inches) to 1.2 meters (4 feet) high. The yellow, white, or pink blossoms grow on a straight central stalk. The corona (the cup-shaped center) or crown arises at the throat of the bloom and its shape may range from long and tubular to a ring in some forms.
The daffodils originate from South Western Europe, they are grown extensively in the UK. The flowers are available from October to April. Narcissi and daffodils have toxic sap which is harmful to other flowers. Display them separately, before mixing with other flowers, put them in water on their own for at least 12 hours and do not recut the stems. A special formulated cut flower food can be used for mixing daffodils with other flowers. They will last about 1 week if kept cool.
Narcissi are mainly cultivated in the Great Britain, the Channel Isles, the Isles of Scilly and Holland. Daffodil is the emblem of Wales and it is worn on St David’s Day. The flower is used by Marie Cancer Care in order to raise money on National Daffodil Day. They believe daffodil symbolizes new life and hope.
Daffodil is regarded as the March birth flower while aquamarine is regarded as the March birthstone or the lucky stone for those born in the month of March.
