Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
peroccidentalis
ID:
697505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 44: 256 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696838

Common Names

  • Narcissus Peroccidentalis
  • Western Daffodil
  • Peroccidentalis Narcissus

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Description

Narcissus peroccidentalis (also called Western daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that typically grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its flowers are yellow, with a trumpet-shaped corona.

Uses & Benefits

Narcissus peroccidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures, which are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Narcissus peroccidentalis is a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white coating. The seedlings are thin, light green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narcissus peroccidentalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil and is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Narcissus peroccidentalis

Narcissus peroccidentalis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Narcissus peroccidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Narcissus peroccidentalis?

Narcissus peroccidentalis

What is the common name of Narcissus peroccidentalis?

Western daffodil

What is the natural habitat of Narcissus peroccidentalis?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woods

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,