What are Daffodils?
The term “daffodil” is used to describe all of the flowering bulbs in the very diverse genus Narcissus, although some people mistakenly refer specifically to yellow daffodils as daffodils. These colorful flowers are native to Northern Europe, where they have been cultivated for centuries, and they are widely exported, especially to North America. Daffodils are among the easiest of plants to grow, and many people enjoy making space for them in the garden, especially since they bloom early in the year, bringing cheer to a winter garden. Several characteristics distinguish daffodils. The first is the flowers, which have a trumpet-shaped central portion surrounded by a halo of petals and a delicate aroma. The flowers can be born singly on a stalk, or in bunches, and the stalks are typically thick and fleshy, as are the blade-shaped leaves. The flowers can be yellow, white, orange, or mixed; for example, they may have orange trumpets and yellow petals, or white petals with orange trumpets.