Narcissus triandrus (Angel’s tears daffodil) — Backlit, Cercedilla, Spain, 2023

HA-0144 · Backlit, Cercedilla, Spain, 05/2023, Julian Auch

Narcissus triandrus (Angel’s tears daffodil) — detail, Backlit, Cercedilla, Spain, 2023

Backlit, Detail, Cercedilla, Spain, 05/2023, Julian Auch

HA-0145 · Backlit, Cercedilla, Spain, 05/2023, Julian Auch

Backlit, Detail, Cercedilla, Spain, 05/2023, Julian Auch

Angel’s tears daffodilNarcissus triandrus

Narcissus triandrus, commonly known as angel’s tears, is a perennial wildflower native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is distinguished by its nodding, pendulous flowers with slender, reflexed petals, usually in creamy white or pale yellow. Its colloquial name “angel’s tears” refers to the drooping, tear-like shape of the flowers. Unlike many other daffodils, Narcissus triandrus often produces multiple flowers per stem, creating an elegant, cascading effect. It typically grows in rocky meadows and woodland edges, making it well-adapted to sloped and mountainous habitats.

Scientific Name

Narcissus triandrus

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

Yellow

Blossom Symmetry

Radial