Daffodil
About the Daffodil
The symbol of spring and rebirth - also the national flower of Wales, where wearing one on St Davids Day is tradition. They contain toxic alkaloids (including lycorine) that make them deer and rodent proof. They are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, often pushing through snow. The Romans brought them to Britain. Over 13,000 registered hybrids exist. They are the flower of the American Cancer Society, symbolizing hope. Galantamine, extracted from daffodils, is used to treat Alzheimers disease. They naturalize freely, forming massive drifts over decades.
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