The daffodil (Narcissus) is a well-known spring-flowering plant valued for its bright colors, elegant form, and symbolic meaning. Belonging to the amaryllis family, it has been cultivated for centuries.
A daffodil is a narcissus, but not every narcissus is a daffodil! Narcissus is the correct botanical genus name, while ‘daffodil’ is a common term used for selected narcissi – the most ‘classic’ ones.
The daffodil is a spring flower that grows from a bulb. It usually has yellow or white petals and a pleasant smell. Daffodils bloom in early spring and are a symbol of renewal and new beginnings.They are easy to grow and often found in gardens and parks.
In autumn, roots start to grow, allowing the plant to absorb water and nutrients. In early spring, green shoots emerge from the soil, followed by the growth of leaves, which carry out photosynthesis. As the plant develops, a flower bud forms inside the stem and gradually becomes visible above the leaves. The bud swells and eventually opens into a fully developed flower.
During the blooming stage,the narcissus may be pollinated by insects. After flowering, the petals fade and fall off, and the plant directs its energy back into the bulb, preparing for the next growing season.
The myth of Narcissus comes from Greek mythology.
Narcissus was a very handsome young man who fell in love with his own reflection in the water.He could not stop looking at himself and eventually died.
After his death,
a daffodil (narcissus) flower grew in his place, which became
a symbol of self-love and vanity.
The narcissus is a poisonous plant – all parts of it, especially the bulb, contain toxic substances that can be harmful to humans and animals. Interestingly, the strong scent of narcissus flowers in large amounts may cause headaches or dizziness.
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