Narcissus

Description: Daffodils / All Narcissus species have a central trumpet-, bowl-, or disc-shaped corona surrounded by a ring of 6 ... more

Narcissus ... floral leaves called the perianth which is united into a tube at the forward edge of the ovary. The three outer segments are sepals, and the three inner segments are petals. Though the traditional Daffodil of folklore, poetry and field may have a yellow to golden yellow color all over, both in the wild species and due to breeding, the perianth and corona may be variously colored. Breeders have developed some Daffodils with double, triple, or ambiguously multiple rows and layers of segments - and several wild species also have known double variants. In the Southern United States daffodils are usually referred to as 'buttercups'.

Newest Review: ... People associate it with Easter and of course Mothers Day. Marie Curie Cancer Care uses them to raise funds believing ... more

... they symbolise 'new hope and life.' The Chinese believe that if they can get a Daffodil to bloom at New Year they will have good luck through out that year. Scientists are working on a medicine to fight Alzheimer's by using a substance from the bulb of a daffodil called 'Galanthine.' ****Origin and Availability**** They were first cultivated by the Romans but are grown extensively in the United Kingdom and we export many of them to Holland. The Isle of Scilly start the season off in October and they go on until...more

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Narcissus: A Host Of Golden Daffodil's (445 words)
by - written on 06/03/08 (Very useful, 259 readings)
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Daffodils for me are one of the first signs of spring and also they are hopefully a sign that the weather is warming up. As I am more of a Spring and Summer person the arrival of the first daffodils always cheers me up. It's not hard to understand why they are so cheering coming in hundreds of shades of yellow, from burnt orange to pale creamy lemon. They are also very hardy plants that seem to remain upright through many a spring shower and storm. The daffodil is part of the narcissi family which has an amazing amount of varieties over 25,000. They are named after Narcissus in Greek legend who is said to have fallen in love ... Read the complete review

I wear mine with pride! (673 words)
by - written on 24/02/08 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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For those of you that are Welsh you will be aware that on March 1st St David's day is celebrated and that the Daffodil is known as the national emblem of Wales as well as the leek. All daffodils are Narcissus, which is their genus name, many people however refer to the large trumpet yellow flowers as per the picture above as daffodils and the smaller headed varieties as narcissi, however any group of flowers that include daffofils or jonquils are in fact known as narcissi. There are over 25000 varieties in various shades of yellow, orange, white and peach some with stronger fragrances than others. *~*The Name*~* The scientific ... Read the complete review

Narcissus: A flower with legendry links (544 words)
by - written on 15/10/07 (Very useful, 172 readings)
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. Narcissus is the botanical name for daffodil, brought to England’s fair shores by the Romans. What I (and I think most people) always think of as a narcissi is not the large trumpet like daffodils but the more delicate Narcissi, the smaller headed narcissi with a perfume are what I think of as a narcissi . There are many flowers in this group, they come in several varieties. The flowers can be pure yellow they can be a bright yellow petal and trumpet, or a yellow petal and a paler trumpet, or an alternate dark yellow /orange centre and paler yellow leaves. These flowers are pretty and dainty they would make a lovely flower for a ... Read the complete review

To heal your wounds and spirit (443 words)
by - written on 25/03/08 (Very useful, 110 readings)
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One of the first signs that spring is defiantly coming is the sight of daffodils in full bloom. William Wordswoth was obviously moved by the sight of hundreds of daffodils when he wrote his famous daffodils poem in 1804. Having walked in Wordsworth's native Lake District and experienced the daffodils I can understand why he was so moved! In fact I have been moved to writing a review all about my favourite flower! When I say that daffodils herald the arrival of spring that is not strictly true. There are numerous different types of daffodils and some can bloom as early as late December, hardly spring! Daffodils are really easy to grow and will thrive pretty ... Read the complete review

Narcissus: Golden Trumpets That Stand So Proud (478 words)
by - written on 13/03/09 (Very useful, 158 readings)
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The Daffodil (Narcissus) The best way to describe a daffodil is to quote the first verse of that famous poem by William Wordsworth: ************ I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. ************ ****The Importance of this flower**** The daffodil is the National flower for Wales and it is traditional to wear one for Saint David's Day on the 1st March some people say that its name maybe came from the Welsh name 'Dafydd.' ... Read the complete review