March's Flower

March's Flower Daffodil , Jonquil Botanical name : Narcissus ,Pseudo - Narcissus Meaning : Respect , Regard

Your grandmother may have called them jonquils, your mother named them daffodils, but the horticultural texts all call them narcissus.

The daffodil, also known as the jonquil of narcissus, is believed to have been brought to Britain by the Romans, who mistakenly believed that its sap could heal wounds. (In fact, daffodil sap contains sharp crystals that prevent animals from eating the flower. While it did little to heal the Romans' wounds, it succeeded in further irritating their skin).

Today, people associate the bright, yellow daffodil as a symbol of rebirth - a sign of the new beginnings that come with spring. Indeed, the daffodil is the birthday flower for March, the month in which the spring equinox begins. Daffodils are said to bring good fortune to the person who avoids trampling on them. Lest they bring unhappy vanity to the bride, daffodils should never be present at a wedding.

While daffodils can be taken to say, "my fond hopes have been dashed by your behavior," they mostly say, "the sun is always shining when I'm with you. " For the most part, daffodils signify unrequited love.

-Thank you Patricia for the idea!