# Jonquil (*Aprosmictus jonquillaceus*)

Jonquils are cheerful flowers that bloom in bright yellow or white! They are part of the daffodil family and love sunny spots.

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Gardens and meadows
- **Also known as:** Jonquil Daffodil, Narcissus jonquilla

![Jonquil](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424800/objects/4907.jpg)

## Appearance

The Jonquil has clusters of small, intensely fragrant, golden-yellow flowers, often with a slightly darker, shallow cup. Its slender, dark green leaves are distinctive, resembling rushes rather than broad blades, setting it apart from many broad-leaved daffodils.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida

## Interesting facts

- "Jonquil" comes from a Latin word meaning 'rush,' inspired by its slender, rush-like leaves!
- Despite their beauty, Jonquil bulbs can sometimes be mistaken for onions, which is a big mistake!
- Jonquils are often seen as symbols of desire and sympathy, making them special gifts.
- These lovely flowers are part of the Narcissus family, which includes many types of daffodils.

## Special abilities

- **Powerful Perfume:** Jonquil can release a strong, sweet scent that helps attract pollinating insects from a distance to its vibrant blooms.
- **Toxic Defense:** Jonquil has special compounds in its bulbs and leaves, making it poisonous to animals that might try to eat it.
- **Clump Power:** Jonquil can grow in dense clumps, making its bright flowers more visible and creating a stronger scent to attract pollinators.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 20-45 cm
- **Spread:** 15-30 cm
- **Flower Size:** 2-5 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Spring
- **Edible:** No
- **Toxicity:** Moderate
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
- **Pollinates:** Buff-tailed bumblebee (*Bombus terrestris*) — Helps spread pollen between blooms.
- **Shelter:** European fire ant (*Myrmica rubra*) — Ants may nest near the plant's base.

## Traits

- [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.
- [Cluster Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/cluster-flower): Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
- [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.
- [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.

## Collections

- [Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/flowers)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Jonquil?

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 Jonquil?

20-45 cm

### How wide does Jonquil spread?

15-30 cm

### How big are the flowers on Jonquil?

2-5 cm

### When does Jonquil bloom?

Spring

### Is Jonquil edible?

No

### Is Jonquil toxic?

Moderate

### What is Jonquil's lifecycle?

Perennial

## 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*)

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Source: [Jonquil: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/jonquil)