Status:
valid
Authors:
Henriq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 6: 45 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699666
Common Names
- Scaberulus Narcissus
- Hoary Narcissus
- Wild Daffodil
Description
Narcissus scaberulus (also called Rough Daffodil, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe, from Spain to Turkey, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Narcissus scaberulus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narcissus scaberulus has white to yellow flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Narcissus scaberulus is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or bulb offsets. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and offsets should be taken in the spring. Both methods should be done when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Narcissus scaberulus
Narcissus scaberulus can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the mountains of eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.
Narcissus scaberulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narcissus scaberulus?
Narcissus scaberulus
What is the common name of Narcissus scaberulus?
Rough Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Narcissus scaberulus?
Woodlands, meadows, and grasslands
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,