| Meaning |
{
"commonName": "Daffodil",
"scientificName": "Narcissus spp.",
"family": "Amaryllidaceae",
"description": "A herbaceous perennial plant with a distinctive trumpet-shaped corona surrounded by a ring of petal-like tepals. Typically grows 15–50 cm tall.",
"flowerColor": [
"yellow",
"white",
"orange",
"pink"
],
"bloomingSeason": "Late winter to early spring",
"nativeRange": [
"Southern Europe",
"North Africa",
"Western Asia"
],
"habitat": "Meadows, woodlands, gardens, and cultivated fields; prefers well‑drained soil and full to partial sunlight.",
"cultivation": {
"soilType": "Well‑drained, loamy soil",
"sunExposure": "Full sun to partial shade",
"watering": "Moderate; reduce watering after flowering",
"hardinessZones": "3–9"
},
"uses": [
"Ornamental gardening",
"Cut flowers",
"Traditional medicine (some species, with caution due to toxicity)",
"Cultural symbols of rebirth and renewal"
],
"toxicity": "All parts contain alkaloids (e.g., lycorine) and can be poisonous if ingested."
} |
