Why are daffodils called Narcissus?
The daffodil's scientific name, Narcissus, comes from a Greek myth about a man who fell in love with his own reflection.
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Daffodil facts and facts about daffodils.
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Can daffodils harm other flowers?
Daffodil sap can harm other cut flowers in the same vase.
What is the national flower of Wales?
The daffodil is a national flower of Wales and is worn on St. David's Day.
Who wrote a famous poem about daffodils?
William Wordsworth wrote a famous poem about daffodils.
Why is the daffodil a symbol of cancer charities?
The daffodil is a symbol for several cancer charities.
Is there medicine made from daffodils?
Galantamine, a drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease, can be made from daffodils.
Which wedding anniversary is the daffodil linked to?
The daffodil is the flower for the 10th wedding anniversary.
Do deer eat daffodils?
Deer and squirrels usually avoid daffodils.
How many kinds of daffodils are there?
There are about 13,000 cultivated varieties of daffodils.
Are daffodils poisonous?
People have been poisoned after mistaking daffodil bulbs for onions.