Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family,

Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil,[Note 1] narcissus and jonquil, are used to
describe all or some members of the genus. Narcissus has conspicuous flowers with six petal-like tepals
surmounted by a cup- or trumpet-shaped corona. The flowers are generally white and yellow (also
orange or pink in garden varieties), with either uniform or contrasting coloured tepals and corona.

dementia. Long celebrated in art and literature, narcissi are associated with a number of themes in
different cultures, ranging from death to good fortune, and as symbols of spring.

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and the symbol of cancer charities in many countries. The
appearance of wild flowers in spring is associated with festivals in many places.