Horticulture
DAFFODILS (NARCISSUS)
New beginnings. After the cold and snow of winter; and the last bit of ice begins to melt; they push through the thawing ground with the promise of spring. These bulbs are one of the first perennials to bloom after the winter frost.
The Latin name for daffodil is Narcissus. According to Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter that was so handsome that he fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and remained staring at himself for the rest of his life. Let's enjoy their beauty...
Scientific name: Narcissus
Higher classification: Narcisseae
Rank: Genus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
