Narcissus (Div XIII) serotinus

From the family, Amaryllidaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Daffodil, Jonquil.

(Section Serotini) Coll. MK.6374 in S. W. Turkey: Prov. Antalya, near the Mediterranean, 1974. Young or non-flowering plants have several thread-like leaves, at the flowering stage no leaves of significance are produced. Photosynthesis of this autumn-flowering species occurs by means of the flowerstem. Flowers white, 0.75-1 inch across, with a very shallow yellow cup. This needs a thorough baking in summer and should be kept frost-free in winter.

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Catalog Number: F08-6245