Daffodil, Jonquil (Narcissus)

Daffodil, Jonquil Genus Details

Daffodils are commonly planted in lawns, gardens and parks throughout North America. The daffodil is native to Europe. It has a large and prominent cup, usually as long as the petals, with single and double varieties available. Flowers are solitary and range from yellow, white and pink. Leaves are 3/4" wide and the plant grows to 15" tall. All parts of the plants in the genus Narcissus, including the bulb, are poisonous if ingested and contain toxic calcium oxylate crystals.
Daffodil, Jonquil Allergy Info

A small potential for allergies are reported in bulb packing sheds, including skin contact allergies for handlers. Pollen from this genus is not reported as a cause of allergy.
Daffodil, Jonquil Pollen Description

No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus

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Daffodil, Jonquil (Narcissus) is a genus of the LILIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species: