Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
697930

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 415 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697263

Common Names

  • Dwarf Daffodil
  • Dwarf Narcissus
  • Tête-à-Tête

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Synonyms

  • Narcissus parviflorus (Jord.) Pugsley [unknown]
  • Narcissus provincialis Pugsley [unknown]
  • Narcissus vasconicus (Fern.Casas) Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Narcissus minor brevicoronatus (Pugsley) Barra & G.López [unknown]
  • Narcissus asturiensis brevicoronatus (Pugsley) Uribe-Ech. [unknown]
  • Narcissus jacetanus vasconicus Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Narcissus exiguus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Oileus minor Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax minimus Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax minor (L.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax nanus Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax parviflorus Jord. [unknown]
  • Ajax minor minimus Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax minor medius Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax minor conspicuus Haw. [unknown]
  • Ajax minor angustus Haw. [unknown]
  • Narcissus pseudonarcissus provincialis (Pugsley) J.-M.Tison [unknown]

Description

Narcissus minor (also called Dwarf daffodil, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and indigestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Narcissus minor is a yellow trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus minor is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Narcissus minor

Narcissus minor can be found in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathian Mountains.

Narcissus minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus minor?

Narcissus minor

What is the common name of Narcissus minor?

Lesser daffodil

What is the natural habitat of Narcissus minor?

Woodlands, meadows, and scrubland

Species in the Narcissus genus

Narcissus marvieri, Narcissus macrolobus, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, Narcissus jonquilla, Narcissus leonensis, Narcissus pujolii, Narcissus papyraceus, Narcissus bugei, Narcissus primigenius, Narcissus pachybolbus, Narcissus pallidiflorus, Narcissus portensis, Narcissus peroccidentalis, Narcissus obsoletus, Narcissus odorus, Narcissus koshinomurae, Narcissus libarensis, Narcissus obesus, Narcissus moschatus, Narcissus perezlarae, Narcissus minor, Narcissus medio-luteus, Narcissus nutans, Narcissus nobilis, Narcissus poculiformis, Narcissus nevadensis, Narcissus poeticus, Narcissus willkommii, Narcissus watieri, Narcissus xaverii, Narcissus viridiflorus, Narcissus triandrus, Narcissus trilobus, Narcissus pyrenaicus, Narcissus romoi, Narcissus serotinus, Narcissus scaberulus, Narcissus rupicola, Narcissus romieuxii, Narcissus rogendorfi, Narcissus tazetta, Narcissus tortifolius, Narcissus tenuior, Narcissus brevitubulosus, Narcissus gredensis, Narcissus petri-mariae, Narcissus yepesii, Narcissus segurensis, Narcissus alcaracensis, Narcissus georgemawii,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,