Status:
valid
Authors:
Pugsley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Hort. Soc. 58: 62 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697626
Common Names
- Nevada Daffodil
- Nevada Narcissus
- Nevada Jonquil
Synonyms
- Narcissus pseudonarcissus nevadensis (Pugsley) A.Fern. [unknown]
Description
Narcissus nevadensis (also called Nevada daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the western United States, growing in meadows and mountain slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a single flower, which is typically white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treatment of fever, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Narcissus nevadensis sub. longispathus (Pugsley) Algarra, Blanca, Cueto & J.Fuentes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narcissus nevadensis is a bright yellow color with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus nevadensis is a perennial plant native to the Iberian Peninsula. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Narcissus nevadensis
Narcissus nevadensis can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and Nevada.
Narcissus nevadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus nevadensis?
Narcissus nevadensis
What is the common name of Narcissus nevadensis?
Spanish Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus nevadensis?
Spain
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,