Definition

Noun: 1. A specific species of daffodil: A plant of the genus Narcissus, characterized by a single, showy flower per stem, typically with pale yellow petals and a longer, trumpet-shaped central corona (crown) that is often a deeper yellow. It is one of the common wild daffodils.

Usage

• This term is the formal botanical name for a specific type of daffodil. It is used in scientific, horticultural, and precise descriptive contexts to distinguish this species from other daffodils and narcissi.
• Example: "The meadow was dotted with the cheerful blooms of ."
• Example: "Gardeners often naturalize in grassy areas."

Advanced Usage

• The name is sometimes used to refer specifically to the wild or Lent lily, which is smaller and more delicate than many cultivated hybrid daffodils.

Variants and Related Words

• Daffodil (n): The common name for plants in the genus , especially those with a large, trumpet-shaped corona. is a type of daffodil.
• Lent lily (n): A common name for , as it often flowers around the Lenten season.
• Wild daffodil (n): Another common name for this species, indicating its uncultivated, naturalized growth.
• Trumpet narcissus (n): A descriptive term highlighting the flower's prominent central trumpet, applicable to this species and others.

Synonyms

• Common daffodil
• Lent lily
• Wild daffodil

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms for a specific plant species. In a broader floral context, one might contrast it with plants from a completely different genus (e.g., tulip, rose).

Related Phrases and Terms

• Genus Narcissus: The larger botanical group to which this species belongs, which includes all daffodils, jonquils, and narcissus flowers.
• Corona: The technical term for the trumpet or cup-shaped central part of a daffodil flower, a key identifying feature of .

Noun

1. any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown