hoop-petticoat daffodil

Narcissus bulbocodium

The hoop-petticoat daffodil is a cheerful little flower with bright yellow petals that look like a fancy skirt! It blooms in spring and brings joy to gardens and meadows.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The hoop-petticoat daffodil has a unique, bell-shaped trumpet (corona) that is much larger than its tiny, often twisted petals. Its vibrant yellow or creamy white flowers face upwards or outwards, resembling a small petticoat. This distinctive form sets it apart from other daffodils.

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hoop-petticoat daffodil

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Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Despite their delicate look, vast fields of these daffodils paint mountain meadows bright yellow!

Each flower has six tiny petals almost hidden behind its giant, cup-shaped 'hoop'!

There are over 25 different types of hoop-petticoat daffodils, each with unique flower shapes!

This daffodil's scientific name means 'bulb with a woolly coat' in ancient Greek!

Habilidades especiales

Hoop-petticoat daffodil has a hidden bulb that stores energy, allowing it to survive harsh winters and bloom early.

Hoop-petticoat daffodil can produce a toxic compound called lycorine, which helps it defend against hungry animals.

Hoop-petticoat daffodil can bloom very early in spring, giving it a head start on pollination before other plants emerge.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-30 cm
Extensión: 5-15 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-3 cm
Temporada de floración: Late Winter to Early Spring
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Moderada
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

collects nectar and pollen from early spring flowers.

pollinates

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

attracted to its bright yellow petals and abundant pollen.

pollinates

Early Mining Bee

Andrena haemorrhoa

one of the first bees active in spring, relying on early blooms.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.