White Daffodil
by Dawn Gari
Title
White Daffodil
Artist
Dawn Gari
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Interesting facts about daffodils abound. Popular in gardens and containers, the daffodil is a common harbinger of spring. As the earliest blooming bulb in most temperate climates, the daffodil features prominently in the spring myths and celebrations of cultures from North America to Asia.
Facts About Daffodils In Nature
By any other name. Daffodil is the common English name of the species of plants known more formally as Narcissus. In some parts of the southern US, daffodil plants are known as Jonquil.
Careful with that! Daffodil bulbs contain the poison lykorine, which is also found in small traces in the foliage of the plant. The poison protects daffodils from animal predators, making it a good plant for areas where deer and rodents are known to be a problem in the garden.
Plenty of choices. There are between 50 and 100 (sources disagree) species of daffodil in cultivation, with a wide range of sizes, colors and bloom times available.
A long history. Daffodils are native from southern Europe through western Asia. Daffodils first appear in recorded history around 300 BC and were grown for medicinal purposes by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Chinese.
Daffodils In Culture
Full of himself. According to the ancient Greeks, a youth named Narcissus was so captured by his reflection in a pool of water that he was unable to leave. He died without food or water and later, daffodils grew on the spot.
Good luck. According to Chinese legend, the daffodil is a symbol of good fortune. The daffodil is used as a symbol of the Chinese New Year and if a daffodil blooms in your garden on New Year's Day, your house will have good fortune for the entire year.
Let's Party! The last weekend in April is reserved for the Daffodil Festival in Nantucket, MA. Festival participants parade and display antique cars decorated with daffodil blooms.
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May 4th, 2015
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