Difference Between Daffodil And Jonquil:
The term Narcissus refers to the genus of bulbs with tens of thousands of cultivars and hundreds of species. The Narcissus genus includes jonquils as well as daffodils.
Daffodils:
- Are classed as Narcissus
- Daffodil flowers have barely any scent.
- Daffodils have slim, sword-tipped foliage.
- Daffodils can be found in many colors (white, peach, pink, apricot, orange and bicolor)
- Most produce a single flower on a stem.
Jonquils:
- Are classed as Narcissus
- Jonquils are not Daffodils
- Jonquil flowers are very aromatic.
- Have slender leaves that are round at the tips.
- They are shorter than Daffodils.
- Only grow in yellow hues.
- Usually have more than one bloom on a stem.
- Jonquils are hardier down south.
Fun Facts About Daffodils & Jonquils
- Narcissus is the birth flower for those born in March.
- Daffodils are the National Flower of Wales and are worn yearly on St David’s Day.
- Daffodils are grown commercially in Wales, where an alkaloid is extracted for use in Alzheimer’s medication.
- Some cultures believe that daffodils bring wealth.
- Daffodils are given to celebrate ten years of marriage because they symbolize joy, cheerfulness, and happiness.
- They’re also used as a form of payment on the Isles of Scilly, where one is sent to Prince (King) Charles each year to cover the cost of rent for any unattended land.
- There are over 13,000 different varieties of Daffodil.