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Narcissus, Daffodil or Jonquil, March & December Birth Flower

Is it a Narcissus, daffodil or jonquil?  Whatever you call it, it is the birth flower of March and December.

The terms daffodil, narcissus and jonquil are often used interchangeably.  Narcissus is the botanical name for daffodils. Daffodil was the common name English speaking people gave to this group of plants. Jonquils are actually a type of daffodil botanically known as Narcissus jonquilla. They usually have 1 to 3 small fragrant flowers per stem. The leaves are more rounded than those of other daffodils.

And as birth flowers go the daffodil stands for devotion, unequaled love and the sun is always shining.

And if you invest in a celebration bouquet – be sure to keep these flowers in a vase all their own. The stems exude a thick sap into the water. The sap plugs the cut end of other flowers, preventing them from absorbing water.

A bit more information: Visit the American Daffodil Society’s website www.daffodilusa.org for sources and more information on the various types of daffodils.

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