Narcissus poeticus

Narcissus poeticus, the poet’s narcissus, is a perennial bulbous plant native to central and southern Europe. Its fragrant white flowers have a small yellow corona edged in red.

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Narcissus: A genus of bulbous perennial plants in the amaryllis family, native mainly to Europe and North Africa. Narcissus poeticus is one species within this genus.
Ornamental plant: A plant cultivated chiefly for its visual or aromatic qualities. Narcissus poeticus is grown for its striking, fragrant flowers.
Narcissus tazetta: A bulbous narcissus species that often bears clusters of fragrant flowers on one stem. It shares the genus and fragrance, but commonly has multiple flowers per stem.
Narcissus poeticus flower: The flower of Narcissus poeticus, with white perianth segments and a shallow, red-edged yellow corona. This distinctive floral form is the species’ clearest identifying feature.
Amaryllidaceae: A family of flowering plants that includes daffodils, snowdrops, and onions. The family places the poet’s narcissus among related bulbous plants.
Narcissus poeticus cultivation: The horticultural practice of growing Narcissus poeticus from bulbs in suitable garden conditions. Garden cultivation reproduces the species’ spring flowering and fragrance.
Narcissus jonquilla: A narcissus species with narrow, rushlike leaves and usually several fragrant yellow flowers per stem. Its flower clusters and yellow coloring contrast with the poet’s narcissus.
Poet’s narcissus: The common English name for Narcissus poeticus, also known as pheasant’s eye. This name reflects the species’ association with poetry and its ornamental history.
Bulb: An underground storage organ made of a short stem surrounded by fleshy leaf bases. This plant persists and regrows from its bulb.
Cut flower: A flower cut from a plant for use in floral arrangements. The fragrant blooms have been used as cut flowers.