Daffodil
スイセン ・ Narcissus spp.
The traditional meaning of Daffodil (Narcissus spp., Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae)) is “Hope, Self-love & New Beginnings.” It is the birth flower for March.
Flower meaning
Hope, Self-love & New Beginnings
The genus name Narcissus comes from the Greek youth who fell in love with his own reflection — the source of its “self-regard” meaning.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Narcissus spp.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae)
- Typical color
- Yellow
- Season
- Early spring
The birth flower for March
Daffodil is the flower associated with March. The monthly page shows that month’s flower, color and stone together.
🌼 See March’s birth flower →About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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