Seasonal Wild Flowers

Daffodils

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Amaryllidaceae

Naturalised Daffodils flower from January to April,

peaking in February and March.

In mild winters flowering may begin in December.

Naturalised Daffodils are found throughout the country.

See the BSBI distribution map for Daffodil

Daffodils have been extensively planted in gardens,

parkland and roadsides for many years.

They have become naturalised escapes and are widespread

in woodlands, wasteland and along country paths.

They often derive from relic gardens, garden throw-outs

and guerrilla gardening.

Naturalised Daffodils are non-native, bulbous herbs

growing up to 55cm.

Flowers are up to 8cm across and 3-merous.

The petals and corona can be a variety of shades

of yellow.

There are 6 stamens and a 3-lobed stigma.

Naturalised Garden Daffodils are bigger than the

native Wild Daffodil, which flowers in March.

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Daffodils on wasteland, Abbotsbury, Dorset

Trumpet (corona) and petals

Corona and petals - front view

Anthers and 3-lobed stigma

Leaves