Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obesus
ID:
697782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Stirp. Chap. Allerton : 222 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697115

Common Names

  • Obese Narcissus
  • Narcissus obesus
  • Obese Daffodil

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Synonyms

  • Corbularia obesa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Narcissus bulbocodium obesus (Salisb.) Maire [unknown]
  • Narcissus bulbocodium obesus (Salisb.) Baker [unknown]
  • Corbularia obesa minor Haw. [unknown]
  • Corbularia bulbocodium obesa (Salisb.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Narcissus obesus (also called Obese Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus obesus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Narcissus obesus has white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus obesus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the bulbs in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.

Where to Find Narcissus obesus

Narcissus obesus can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Narcissus obesus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus obesus?

Narcissus obesus

What is the common name of Narcissus obesus?

Hoop Petticoat Daffodil

What is the natural habitat of Narcissus obesus?

Woodlands, meadows, and grassy slopes

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,

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