Narcissus jonquilla (Rush daffodil) — Backlit, Alozaina, Spain, 2022

HA-0116 · Backlit, Alozaina, Spain, 05/2022, Julian Auch

HA-0117 · Backlit, Alozaina, Spain, 05/2022, Julian Auch

HA-0118 · Backlit, Alozaina, Spain, 05/2022, Julian Auch

Narcissus jonquilla (Rush daffodil) — Plant Illustration, Les Liliacées, Vol. 3/ Pl. 159

Plant Illustration, Les Liliacées, Vol. 3/ Pl. 159, Pierre-Joseph Redouté

Rush daffodilNarcissus jonquilla

Narcissus jonquilla, commonly known as jonquil, is a fragrant, clump-forming wild daffodil native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is recognized by its slender rush-like leaves—reflected in the name jonquilla, derived from the Spanish junquillo (“little rush”)—and its clusters of small, bright yellow flowers. Each bloom carries a strong, sweet scent that distinguishes it from many other wild Narcissus species. Unlike early-spring daffodils, Narcissus jonquilla naturally flowers later in the season, thriving in warm, sunlit meadows and open woodlands where its perfume and vivid color mark one of the highlights of the Mediterranean spring.

Scientific Name

Narcissus jonquilla

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

Yellow

Blossom Symmetry

Radial