Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Family: Amaryllidaceae · Also called Narcissus, Jonquil, Lent Lily, Ajax pseudonarcissus var. pleurus, Ajax pseudonarcissus var. ryticarpus, Ajax serratus var. radians
Green & Fresh · Spring bloomer
The daffodil is spring's most reliable herald. Its trumpet-shaped corona, surrounded by a ring of petals, pushes through cold soil when most plants are still dormant. Naturalizing freely in meadows and orchards, daffodils create breathtaking golden carpets that signal winter's end.
new beginnings, rebirth, unrequited love
In the Victorian language of flowers, daffodil means “New beginnings and rebirth”. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St. David's Day. In Chinese culture, the narcissus blooming at New Year brings a year of good fortune. The Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, gave this flower its botanical name.
Did You Know?
All parts of the daffodil are toxic. Florists who handle them regularly develop 'daffodil itch' from the calcium oxalate crystals in the sap. Despite this, daffodils contain galantamine, now used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Meadows, woodland clearings, and riverbanks across western Europe
Daffodil is native to Western Europe. It naturally grows in meadows, woodland clearings, and riverbanks across western europe.
Scent Profile
“A bright, green-floral fragrance with honeyed sweetness, cheerful and uplifting, like the first warm day of spring.”
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameNarcissus pseudonarcissus
- FamilyAmaryllidaceae
- Native ToWestern Europe
- Bloom SeasonSpring
- LifespanPerennial
- Birth MonthMarch
Cultural Significance
The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St. David's Day. In Chinese culture, the narcissus blooming at New Year brings a year of good fortune. The Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection, gave this flower its botanical name.