Bunchflower daffodil (Narcissus tazetta, Sp. Pl.: 290 (1753))

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 290 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Narcissus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Canary Is., Medit. to Afghanistan, SE. China to Japan

Description

The Bunchflower daffodil, a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, is scientifically known as Narcissus tazetta. Originally described in 1753 by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, this perennial bulbous plant has a profound botanical heritage. Narcissus tazetta is notable for its wide geographical distribution, spanning the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean region to Afghanistan, and from Southeast China to Japan.

Endowed with clusters of fragrant flowers, the Bunchflower daffodil showcases delicate white or yellow petals encircling a prominent, contrasting corona. These blooms are typically arranged in multi-flowered umbels, giving rise to its common name. Narcissus tazetta is celebrated not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its resilience and adaptability to a variety of climatic conditions.

Thriving in well-drained soils, this daffodil species prefers a sunny to partly shaded environment. Due to its expansive range, the Bunchflower daffodil has adapted to both temperate and subtropical regions, making it a versatile addition to gardens around the world. Gardeners favor this plant for its ability to naturalize, often forming enchanting drifts of springtime color.

Culturally significant in many regions, the Bunchflower daffodil is often associated with festivals and traditional ceremonies. In horticulture, it is cherished for its early blooming period when few other flowers are in bloom, providing a much-needed burst of color and fragrance.

In sum, Narcissus tazetta, with its splendid blooms and extensive habitat range, continues to enchant botanists, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts alike. Whether admired in a wild meadow or cultivated in a garden, the Bunchflower daffodil holds a special place in the botanical world, offering both beauty and endurance.

Common Names

Eng: bunch-flowered daffodil, chinese sacred-lily, cream narcissus, bunchflower daffodil, bunchflower narcissi, daffodil, polyanthus narcissus, tazetta, bunch-flowere daffodil, bunch flowered narcissus, narcissus
Por: narciso
Ara: nargis
Swe: tazett
Cym: cenhinen-bedr glystyrog, cennin-pedr clystyrog, gylfinog pwysi
En: Bunchflower daffodil, Bunchflower narcissi, Daffodil, Polyanthus narcissus, Tazetta, Chinese sacred-lily, Narcissus, Cream narcissus, French daffodil, Bunch-flowered Daffodil, Bunch-Flowere Daffodil, Bunch flowered narcissus, Bunch-flowered Narcissus
Ar: Nargis, نرجس (نَرجِس), نرجس شائع
Az: Tazet nərgizgülü
Ca: Assutzena borda, Caldereta, Espasa de sant, Nadala
Zh: 多花水仙, 欧洲水仙
Hr: Višecvjetni sunovrat
Cs: Narcis taceta
Nl: Trosnarcis
Fi: Tasetti
Fr: Narcisse à bouquet, Narcisse de Constantinople, Narcisses à bouquet jaune, Narcisse-à-bouquet
De: Strauß-Narzisse, Tazetta-Narzisse, Vielblütige Narzisse
He: נרקיס מצוי
It: Narciso nostrale, Tazzetta
Ml: നാർസിസസ് ടസെറ്റ
Fa: نرگس
Pl: Narcyz wielokwiatowy
Pt: Narciso
Pt-br: Narciso
Ru: Нарцисс букетный
Es: Narciso de manojo
Sv: Tazett
Tr: Çin nergisi
Vi: Thủy tiên
Cy: Cenhinen-Bedr glystyrog, Cennin-Pedr Clystyrog, Gylfinog Pwysi

Synonyms

• Narcissus tazetta subsp. eutazetta (Briq.)
• Hermione tazetta var. cupularis (Herb.)
• Narcissus linnaeanus (Rouy)
• Narcissus linnaeanus subsp. tazetta (Rouy)
• Hermione tazetta ((L.) Haw.)
• Pancratium tazetta ((L.) Sessé & Moc.)
• Jonquilla tazetta ((L.) Raf.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Egypt (native)
• France (native)
• Greece (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Sinai (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Azores (introduced)
• Bermuda (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Mexico Central (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Portugal (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Tadzhikistan (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Transcaucasus (introduced)
• Turkey-in-Europe (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• West Himalaya (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Leaf

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Habit

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Other

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Bark

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2858963)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66240-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Narcissus tazetta L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.0

Ph minimum: 6.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 6

Soil nutriments: 5