Nature Awareness 7/6/2014 - Daffodil Daffodils, also known as Narcissus (family Amaryllis), bloom mostly in the spring, although some varieties will also bloom in the fall. Daffodils are actually a sign of warmer weather and many folks tend to think on them when the seasons change, when winter morphs into the life-giving embrace that is springtime. Daffodils naturally grow across Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. And, all daffodil flowers have three sepals and several petals surrounding a centered corona, usually circular or shaped like a trumpet. Most daffodils are yellow or goldenrod in color. As for symbolic interpretations, rebirth and new beginnings are at the forefront of the list. The daffodil is virtually synonymous with spring time, as was discussed above. And, though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called jonquils in England. Also, because of their long association with Lent, they can be known as the “Lent Lily.” Lore connecting the daffodil to not only a sign of winter’s end but a lucky emblem of future prosperity is found throughout the world. In Wales, it’s said if you spot the first daffodil of the season, your next 12 months will be filled with wealth, and Chinese legend has it that if a daffodil bulb is forced to bloom during the New Year, it will bring good luck to your home. The 10th wedding anniversary flower, a gift of daffodils is said to ensure happiness. But always remember to present daffodils in a bunch – the same legends that associate this cheerful flower with good fortune warn us that when given as a single bloom, a daffodil can foretell misfortune. Symbolism: renewal, rebirth, new beginnings, solar energy patterns, springtime, good fortune, abundance, happiness, well-being.
Posted on: Sun, 06 Jul 2014 13:33:04 +0000
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