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Sea Daffodil

Pancratium maritimum

The Sea Daffodil is a beautiful flower that grows near the beach. It has lovely white petals and a sweet smell that attracts butterflies and bees.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Sea Daffodil has striking pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers with a delicate crown-like center. Its long, grey-green, strap-like leaves emerge directly from the sandy soil, creating a beautiful contrast against coastal landscapes.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAmaryllidaceaeGenusPancratium
Sea Daffodil
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Sea Daffodil

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Greeks admired its beauty, possibly inspiring tales of mythical flowers!

Each beautiful flower usually blooms for only one day and night!

Its seeds can float on the ocean, traveling far to find new beaches!

This plant attracts nocturnal moths with its powerful, sweet perfume after dark.

Special abilities

Ability

Salty Survivor

Sea Daffodil can grow in salty soil because it has special ways to handle excess salt, letting it thrive by the sea.

Ability

Nighttime Perfume

Sea Daffodil has strongly fragrant flowers at night to attract nocturnal moths, ensuring its pollination when others sleep.

Measurements & details

Height
30-70 cm
Spread
20-30 cm
Flower Size
6-8 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Hummingbird Hawk-moth

Macroglossum stellatarum

attracted by strong night fragrance

pollinates

Striped Hawk-moth

Hyles livornica

visits flowers for nectar at dusk

eats

White Garden Snail

Theba pisana

may graze on leaves and flowers

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers to help them grow for everyone to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Sea Daffodil?

30-70 cm

How wide does Sea Daffodil spread?

20-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Sea Daffodil?

6-8 cm

When does Sea Daffodil bloom?

Summer

Is Sea Daffodil edible?

No

Is Sea Daffodil toxic?

Moderate

What is Sea Daffodil's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Sea Daffodil pollinated?

Insect

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