I came across these lovely, little Narcissus flowers today. I was surprised to still see them blooming, since all the other daffodil flowers have withered away already. I was curious as to where these flower species got its name from.
Call them what you may: Narcissus, Daffodils, or Jonquils. Accordingly to the Journal of Experimental Botany, the Narcissus represents the transformation of life and the inescapability of death, vanity, resurrection, and renewed vigor, hence, a Christian Easter symbol.
In Greek mythology, a man named Narkissos fell in love with his own image as it reflected in the water. His self-longing caused him to fade away, and he was turned into the flower Narcissus.
However you want to call these pretty flowers, have a happy spring!
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Lovely to read about these flowers… most interesting, Peggy. Enjoy the spring and all its beauty!
Thank you, Iris! I’m sure the beauty of spring spurs your mind to write lots of beautiful poetry. That’s a part of my brain that has never really opened up. You do write wonderful verse!
Thank you, Peggy. Love to have you visit some time… it would be much appreciated! 🙂
Gorgeous! Our spring flowers like these are still weeks away from showing themselves.
Thank you! Yes, it’s discouraging how winter is making a slow exit from some parts of the eastern US and Canada. Hang it there!
Delightful and always a surprise from your work.
I tend to call them “daffies”!
Anyway you say it, your images do them credit.