# daffodils (*Narcissus*) Daffodils are bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring. They have a trumpet shape and are often found in gardens and parks, bringing joy with their sunny color. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Gardens - **Also known as:** Daffodil, Narcissus, Paperwhite ![daffodils](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425877/objects/7333.jpg) ## Appearance The daffodils has bright, usually yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers surrounded by six petals. Its long, slender green leaves emerge from the ground, supporting the cheerful blooms. Some varieties feature white or orange coronas, making them visually unique from other spring flowers. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Liliopsida - **Order:** Asparagales - **Family:** Amaryllidaceae - **Genus:** Narcissus ## Interesting facts - Daffodils are a symbol of hope and new beginnings in many cultures. - The name 'Narcissus' comes from a Greek myth about a vain young man. - There are over 13,000 daffodil varieties, with flowers of many shapes and colors! - They contain galantamine, a chemical used in some medicines! ## Special abilities - **Winter Survivor:** Daffodils can store energy in underground bulbs, helping them survive harsh winters and grow back each spring. - **Natural Repellent:** Daffodils has toxic compounds in their sap that naturally deter most animals from eating them, protecting the plant. - **Nectar Beacon:** Daffodils has bright flowers and sweet nectar that attract insects, ensuring their pollen is spread for reproduction. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 30-60 cm - **Spread:** 10-20 cm - **Flower Size:** 3-7 cm - **Bloom Season:** Early spring - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** Mild - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — collects nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** [bumblebee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/bumblebee) (*Bombus terrestris*) — visits flowers for nectar - **Eats:** large narcissus fly (*Merodon equestris*) — larvae feed on bulbs - **Eats:** [leopard slug](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard-slug) (*Limax maximus*) — may graze on leaves ## Traits - [Deciduous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/deciduous): Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons. - [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Daffodils are pretty, but don't eat them! They can make you feel sick. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify daffodils? Count the petals where you can, then compare the flower's center, its symmetry, how the blooms are grouped and the leaves below. Color varies between garden varieties and shifts with the light. Flower Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is daffodils? 30-60 cm ### How wide does daffodils spread? 10-20 cm ### How big are the flowers on daffodils? 3-7 cm ### When does daffodils bloom? Early spring ### Is daffodils edible? No ### Is daffodils toxic? Mild ### What is daffodils's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Coker Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/coker-arboretum-north-carolina) — North Carolina, US · Zoo - [Franz Sigel Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/franz-sigel-park) — New York, US · Park - [Alsterpark (Hamburg)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alsterpark-hamburg) — Hamburg, DE · Park - [Volkspark Potsdam](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/volkspark-potsdam) — Brandenburg, DE · Park - [Altonaer Volkspark (Hamburg)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/altonaer-volkspark-hamburg) — Hamburg, DE · Park - [Barockgarten Großsedlitz (Heidenau)](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/grosssedlitz-baroque-garden-heidenau) — Sachsen, DE · Park [View all places to see daffodils](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/daffodils) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Daffodils: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/daffodils)