Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring plants. These types of plants have common names which are daffodil, daffadowndilly, narcissus, and jonquil. Daffodils are generally white and yellow. Daffodils were well known in ancient civilization, both medicinally and botanically. It is generally considered to have about ten sections with approximately 50 species. Daffodils became increasingly popular in Europe after the 16th century and by the late 19th century were an important commercial crop centred primarily on the Netherlands. It is the national flower of Wales and the symbol of cancer charities in many countries.
