Definition

Noun: * A species of flowering plant: Narcissus jonquilla is a specific species of daffodil, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is characterized by its fragrant, yellow or white flowers that grow in clusters, and its narrow, rush-like leaves.

Usage

• is the botanical Latin name used for precise identification in horticulture and botany.
• This term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or gardening contexts to distinguish this particular species from other types of daffodils or narcissi.

Examples

• The garden's spring display was enhanced by a large planting of .
• Botanists note that is native to the Iberian Peninsula and naturalized in many other regions.

Advanced Usage

• The specific epithet "" is derived from the Spanish word "," meaning rush, referring to the plant's slender, cylindrical leaves.
• In taxonomic classification, belongs to the genus and the family Amaryllidaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Jonquil: This is the common name for and is used in everyday gardening and floral contexts.
• Narcissus: The genus name encompassing all daffodils, including , (the wild daffodil), and others.

Synonyms

• Jonquil (common name)

Noun

1. widely cultivated ornamental plant native to southern Europe but naturalized elsewhere having fragrant yellow or white clustered flowers