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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.

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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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