From
the family,
Amaryllidaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Daffodil, Jonquil.
From gardens. Unusual autumn-flowering species for the skilled grower, it is reputedly difficult in cultivation. Flowers 2 to 5, 1-1 3/8 inches in diameter. Corona first green, becoming dull orange, cup-shaped, incurving at the mouth, 1/16 inch diameter only. Petals white, 1/2 inch long. Leaves may be produced before or with the flowers, they are flat, up to 1/16 inch broad, glaucous. Semi-hardy.
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