Daffodils are probably immortalized by William Wordsworth through his beautiful writing.
Nothing can replace natural beauty. Be it flowers or trees or clouds in the sky, every aspect of natural beauty is just unmatchable. If you visit western countries during spring, you will observe the beauty of daffodils. The sight can instantly bring you happiness. In this article, we have compiled some interesting facts about daffodils. Read on.
What are daffodils?
Daffodil is the name provided for plants belonging to the genus Narcissus, which includes jonquils, paperwhites, and so on. However, most people consider trumpet-shaped springtime flowers as the daffodil. Mostly, these plants and flowers are found in North Africa and European countries.
How did daffodils start blooming in European countries?
The Romans brought this plant to Britain for the first time. In earlier days, a bouquet of daffodils was considered to bring happiness to the recipient. People in Rome believed that the daffodil sap is effective against wounds. However, it is scientifically wrong. If your injured body parts come in contact with daffodil sap, it will promote irritation.
Daffodils symbolize new beginnings:
Daffodils are symbols of new friendships or the beginning of any relationship. Generally, the blooming of daffodils represents the arrival of spring when the ester is also celebrated. That may be the reason behind symbolizing daffodils as new beginnings.
What is the correct time for daffodils to bloom?
Daffodils are planted in the Autumn season, generally. Thus, daffodils gardeners remain very busy from September to November planting the bulbs. After that, 3 months of cold are required before proper blooming.
Never keep daffodils with other flowers:
This is a common mistake done by many people. People often keep yellow-colored daffodils with other flowers, which is detrimental to other flowers. A latex-type compound is secreted by the stem of daffodils after cutting. This chemical reduces the growth of other plants or flowers kept nearby. So, it's better to keep only daffodils in a vase.
Can daffodils be used to treat cancer?
The answer is yes. But, the research is still in its infancy. A group of scientists extracted the phytochemical from the bulbs of Daffodil to test its anti-cancerous potential. Surprisingly, the chemical showed promising results against brain cancer. Later, the compound was named Narciclasine. Further research is required to confirm its effectiveness. Let's hope for the best.
Daffodils are considered the official flower to celebrate the 10th year of the wedding anniversary. So, don't forget to bring daffodils for your partner on this special day.
