What are the characteristics of narcissus?
Lifestyle knowledge section, introducing the characteristics of narcissus and the description of the appearance and features of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
Scientific Name
Narcissus
Alias
Chinese Narcissus
Family and Genus
Amaryllidaceae, Narcissus genus
Morphological Characteristics
Perennial herbaceous plant with an ovoid bulb. Leaves are broadly linear, flat, 20-40 cm long, 8-15 mm wide, pinkish green. The scape is almost as long as the leaves. The inflorescence axis extends from the leaf tuft, green, cylindrical, hollow; umbel-like inflorescence; small flowers are fan-shaped at the top of the inflorescence axis, usually 3-7 flowers (up to 16 flowers); petals are usually 6, sometimes 8, resembling elliptical shape, with yellowish tips. Flowers are white and fragrant; blooming period is January to February. Small capsules, the fruit develops from the ovary, splitting open from the back when ripe.
Growth Habits
Narcissus is a fall-planted bulbous greenhouse flower that loves abundant sunlight, has strong vitality, can tolerate semi-shade, but not cold. It sheds leaves and enters dormancy from July to August, during which the growth point of the bulb differentiates into flower buds, having the physiological characteristics of growing in autumn and winter, blooming in early spring, and dormant in summer. Narcissus loves light, water, and fertilizer, suitable for warm and humid climate conditions, and fertile sandy soil. It prefers cool temperatures in the early growth stage, slightly cold-tolerant in the middle stage, and warm in the later stage.
Distribution Range
Native to the warm coastal areas of East Asia; found growing wild in coastal islands of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces in China, but all plants seen in other provinces are cultivated for ornamental purposes.
Ornamental Value
Narcissus flowers are simple and elegant, graceful and upright, with noble character. They are important ornamental flowers during the New Year and Spring Festival, blooming in the cold winter with a fragrant aroma, full of springtime feelings, creating an "a pot of jade flowers filling the room with spring" charm. They can beautify courtyards and can be carved into shapes for narcissus flower exhibitions, making them a rare artistic treasure among herbaceous flowers that can be carved, with a delicate and elegant appearance. Due to their easy water cultivation, they are loved by the general public and widely cultivated in various parts of China, making them important indoor ornamental flowers in winter and spring.
Economic Value
The narcissus flower has a fresh and fragrant scent, with a fresh flower essential oil content of 0.20% to 0.45%. After refining, it can be used to make perfumes, fragrances, and high-end cosmetics. Narcissus essential oil is an indispensable ingredient in fragrance blending. Narcissus flowers have a pure and long-lasting fragrance and can be used to scent tea, making high-grade narcissus flower tea and narcissus oolong tea, with a fragrant and mellow taste.
Plant Toxicity
The toxicity of narcissus is throughout the plant, with the bulb being more toxic. If ingested, symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid pulse, cold sweat, diarrhea, irregular breathing, increased body temperature, lethargy, and collapse. Severe cases can lead to convulsions, paralysis, and death.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the characteristics of narcissus and the description of its appearance and features, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.