wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the Wild Daffodil, is a perennial bulb native to Western Europe. It produces bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and naturalizes ea
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil moist during active growth, reduce during dormancy.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, loamy soil.
Temperature
Cool temperatures during growth, requires cold dormancy.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring and after flowering.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil moist during active growth, reduce during dormancy.
Well-draining, fertile, loamy soil.
Cool temperatures during growth, requires cold dormancy.
Outdoor
Fertilize in early spring and after flowering.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
20-40 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Summer dormancy
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
35000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAmaryllidaceae
- genusNarcissus
- speciesNarcissus pseudonarcissus
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Edible
No
All parts of Narcissus pseudonarcissus, especially the bulbs, contain toxic alkaloids such as lycorine. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in more severe cases, cardiac arrhythmias