Narcissus Botanical Name

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Narcissus Botanical Name. Narcissus papyraceus from papyrus and aceus. Depending upon species or hybrid type flowers appear singly or in clusters atop stems rising from 6 30 tall.

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The botanical name of the genus narcissus is considered to be derived not as is often said from the name of the classical youth who met with his death through vainly trying to embrace his image reflected in a clear stream but from the greek word narkao to benumb on account of the narcotic properties which the plant possesses. Meaning paper like one of a few species known as paperwhite is a perennial bulbous plant native to the mediterranean region from greece to portugal plus morocco and algeria the species is considered naturalized in the azores corsica texas california and louisiana. Transliteration from the scientific name.

Various common names including daffodil narcissus and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus.

Narcissus papyraceus from papyrus and aceus. The white flowers are borne in bunches and are strongly fragrant. Narcissus is a genus of about 50 species of bulbous perennials from europe and north africa. They are a mainstay of the spring garden.

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