What are the characteristics of narcissus? A comprehensive guide in one article

Alternative names for narcissus

Narcissus is also known as Luoshen Xiangfei, Golden Cup Silver Terrace, Lingbo Xianzi, Flower in the Snow, Gold and Silver Terrace, Jade Exquisite, Heavenly Garlic, and more.

Morphological characteristics of narcissus

Nearly spherical in shape, the bulb. Leaves are broadly linear, relatively wide and flat, about 20-40 cm, mostly powdery green. The flower stem is basically the same length as the leaves; the flower stalk varies in length.

Roots: fibrous roots, growing from the stem disc, relatively fragile, easily bent and broken, and cannot regenerate.

Bulb: mostly nearly round, with white fleshy tissue inside the stem skin. The flower bud is located in the middle, and its base is connected to the stem disc

Leaves: flat, 30-50 cm long, 1-5 cm wide. Domestic narcissus generally has about 5-10 leaves, and can have as many as 11.

Flowers: white-green, cylindrical in shape, petals mostly 6-8, goose-yellow, oval-shaped. When in bloom the fragrance fills the air, and the flowering period is January to February.

The flower language of narcissus

An enduring love, yet I gradually drift away from you. Please do not forget me, and love yourself deeply.