Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil are used to describe all or some members of the genus. Daffodil flowers have a trumpet-shaped structure set against a star-shaped background.
Outdoor daffodils are planted in July & August (on a two year cycle) and are at their blooming best between February to mid-April.
Ancient Romans cultivated daffodils and believed that sap extracted from the flowers possesses healing properties.
Bunch of daffodils offered as a gift ensures happiness and represents good fortune, while single daffodil predicts misfortune.