Narcissus

Few flowers appear in the meadows in early spring, and one of them narcissus... Due to the fact that this is an undemanding flower, it needs very little to develop. Usually when you think about Daffodils yellow appears in our heads. Wildflowers usually have yellow or white flowers. But is it really that simple?

Narcissus and daffodil - what are the differences?

Here it is like the mathematical statement that every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square. How does this apply to these specific colors? Every daffodil is a daffodil, but not every daffodil is a daffodil.... How to understand? Simply put Daffodils are just one type of daffodil.... How can a narcissist be distinguished from the rest of the narcissist at first glance? It is characterized by a longer peduncle and a characteristic petal shape. The differences between narcissists and other narcissists are very noticeable, but in fact for the average layman the most important parameter is color... The general benefit is that as cut flowers they stay fresh longer, which is why they are more often chosen for bouquets and holiday decorations associated with spring. Why do daffodils meet us at holiday tables? What is their symbolism?

 Narcissus - what does he symbolize?

Due to the fact that these are flowers that appear in meadows, they are among the first to become their main ones. symbol - rebirth, a new beginning and they are the harbingers of the coming of spring. They also have many other meanings, less obvious, but still very important. These inconspicuous flowers they are a symbol of inspiration, renewal and vitality, memory, forgiveness and more.... As you can see, everything that is associated with narcissists is associated with development, a new life. Due to the fact that daffodils belong to the daffodil family, it is worth mentioning here where, according to legend, the name of this flower family came from.

The narcissus in Greek mythology was a handsome young man who loved hunting. He was so handsome that every forest nymph loved him. But he did not pay attention to them, because he could not see the world except hunting. One day he bent over a stream to draw water, and then saw himself reflected on the surface of the river. Seeing his reflection, he fell in love, not remembering about himself. Unfortunately, the consequence of this vain love was his death. In the place where he was buried, a flower with white petals and a heart of gold, named after the unfortunate man, grew on his grave. So, as we can see, this wonderful flower has a rather sad origin. Not only the Greeks knew daffodils, so it has a slightly different meaning in different cultures.

Significance of the narcissus in different cultures:

Daffodils are famous in many countries of the world and in each of them their meaning is slightly different... In France, this flower symbolizes hope and is present during the holidays associated with it. The Chinese have a daffodil symbolizes happiness... In China, it is so appreciated that it is one of the symbols of the Chinese New Year. In Japan, this flower has a lot to do with joy. In the British Isles, more precisely in Wales, there is a legend according to which a person who finds the first daffodil flower in a given year will be endowed with more wealth than in the previous year. Daffodils were also used in Arab countries, where they were considered an aphrodisiac and a remedy for hair loss. Even in medieval Europe, daffodils were of great importance. valuebecause if a person's gaze caused the petals of a daffodil to fall, it foreshadowed certain death.

Interesting facts about daffodils

One of the curious features of the daffodil that is worth mentioning is that this flower, symbolizing a new beginning, very often accompanies Catholics on Easter tables. Next to an egg and a rabbit, this is a very good symbol of the beginning of a new life. In less religious matters, the daffodil is also a symbol of the 10th wedding anniversary. Narcissus flower extract is also used in cosmetics and perfumery.