A Simple Introduction to Narcissus
Main Content Introduction: This article provides a simple introduction to narcissus and shares some basic knowledge and tips on the care of green plants, including a detailed explanation of the comprehensive information on narcissus by the editor.
Narcissus, also known as Chinese narcissus, is a variant of the multifloral narcissus. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. The leaves of narcissus sprout from the top of the white cylindrical sheath of the bulb (commonly known as the arrow) and then grow from the leaves. Generally, each bulb can produce 1-2 flower stems, and some can produce up to 8-11 stems, forming an umbel inflorescence. The petals are usually 6, with the tips being pale yellow. There is a protective cup-like structure around the anther. The bulbs are ovate to broadly ovate spherical, covered with brownish skin. The leaves are narrow and strap-shaped, and the capsules split open along the back. The flowering period is in spring. Narcissus prefers warm, humid, and well-drained conditions. It has been cultivated in China for over a thousand years and is a traditional ornamental flower, ranking as one of the top ten famous flowers in China. The bulbs of narcissus contain汁, are toxic, and contain several alkaloids such as narcissine and multifloral narcissine; they are used externally as analgesics, and the crushed bulbs can be applied to treat carbuncles. If cattle and sheep accidentally ingest the bulbs, they will immediately experience spasms, pupil dilation, and severe diarrhea.
The original species of Chinese narcissus was introduced from Italy during the Tang Dynasty. It is a variant of the French multifloral narcissus and has been cultivated in China for over a thousand years, becoming a unique treasure among narcissus flowers in the world and one of the ten traditional famous flowers in China.
Morphological Characteristics
The bulbs are ovate spherical. The leaves are wide and linear, flat, 20-40 cm long, 8-15 mm wide, obtuse at the tip, entire, and粉 green. The flower stems are almost as long as the leaves; the umbel inflorescence has 4-8 flowers; the spathe is membranous; the pedicels vary in length; the perianth tube is thin, gray-green, nearly triangular, about 2 cm long, the perianth lobes are 6, ovate to broadly elliptical, with short tips at the top, expanded, white, and fragrant; the副花冠 is shallowly cup-shaped, light yellow, not wrinkled, less than half the length of the perianth; there are 6 stamens, attached inside the perianth tube, the anthers are basifixed; the ovary is 3-locular, with many ovules in each locule, the style is thin and long, the stigma is 3-lobed. The capsules split open along the back. The flowering period is in spring.
The petals of narcissus are usually 6, sometimes 8, resembling ellipses, with the tips being pale yellow. There is a protective cup-like structure around the anther. The scape emerges from the leafy tuft, taller than the leaves; generally, those with 4-5 leaves will produce 1-7 flower stems per bulb, with some producing more than 10 stems; the corymbose inflorescence (umbel inflorescence) has 4-6 flowers, sometimes more than 10; the flowers are white and fragrant; the flowering period is January to February.
Narcissus is an autumn-planted bulbous greenhouse flower that loves abundant sunlight, has strong vitality, can tolerate semi-shade, and is not cold-resistant. It sheds leaves and enters dormancy in July and August; during the dormant period, the growth point of the bulbs differentiates into flower buds, having the physiological characteristics of growing in autumn and winter, flowering in early spring, and dormant in summer. Narcissus enjoys sunlight, water, and fertilizer, suitable for warm and humid climatic conditions and fertile sandy soil. It prefers cool conditions in the early growth stage, slightly cold-tolerant in the middle stage, and warm in the later stage. Therefore, it requires a climate environment without severe cold in winter and without extreme heat in summer, with more rain in spring and autumn.
Having narcissus flowers in the living room can make people feel peaceful and warm. The living room is a place for family gatherings and receiving guests, making it suitable to choose bright flowers and elegant narcissus. Placing narcissus at home can absorb the noise and exhaust gases released at home, releasing fresh air, physically reducing the excess burden in a space, making a comfortable home a well-feng shui home.
A Simple Introduction to Narcissus
Chinese narcissus has a natural beauty, fresh fragrance, simple elegance, and a transcendental style. Therefore, it has been traditionally listed with orchids, chrysanthemums, and sweetflag as the "four elegance" of flowers, and with plum blossoms, camellias, and winter jasmine as the "four friends" in the snow. With just a dish of water and a few pebbles, placed on a desk or window sill, it can display its green leaves and fragrant flowers in the cold winter when all other flowers wither, full of the vitality of spring, bringing auspicious warmth. People use it to celebrate the New Year and as a "clear supply" for the New Year's flowers.
Narcissus flowers create a quiet and comfortable atmosphere in the study and bedroom. When decorating, one should pay attention to creating an elegant and peaceful atmosphere, and can place such elegant flowers as narcissus, with an appropriate number to make the whole study appear literary and quiet, creating a good environment, which is a place of fortune, giving people more strength whether they are working or resting.
The fragrance of narcissus flowers is clear and rich, with fresh essential oil content reaching 0.20%-0.45%, which can be refined into perfumes, fragrances, and used to make perfumes, soaps, and high-end cosmetics. Narcissus essential oil is an indispensable ingredient in fragrance blending. The scent of narcissus is fresh and lasting; using narcissus flowers to scent tea can create high-grade narcissus flower tea and narcissus Oolong tea, with a fragrant and mellow taste.
Flower Language
Narcissus flowers symbolize - missing, indicating reunion.
Chinese narcissus: May all wishes be granted, auspicious, beautiful, pure, noble, pure love, and virtue of women.
The above simple introduction to narcissus and the comprehensive introduction of the information on narcissus are hoped to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.