Daffodils

Welcome to Tuesday “Plant Talk with Stretch”

I decided to do this weekly blog post on plants for two reasons. One is that I want to learn more about plants so I can build an awesome garden this summer. The second reason is to share what I learn with any of my friends who love plants and want to know more about them, but maybe don't have time to do research like I do. So I’m here to help you.

This week I’m going to talk about the Daffodil. The Daffodil is part of the Narcissus family, named after some guy in ancient Greece who had such a huge ego that when he saw his own reflection in a pool of water he just sat there admiring himself until he starved to death.* Someone came up with the idea that the beautiful Daffodil plant sprang up on the spot where Narcissus died, so that’s why it’s part of the Narcissus plant family. Humans sure tell some strange stories.

Anyway, despite being really attractive, this plant is poisonous, so don’t go putting any of its petals in your salad.

The Daffodil is a symbol of wealth and good fortune in the East, but a symbol of vanity in the West. So I guess if I lived in China and had Daffodils in my garden it would bring me good fortune, but if I plant them here it means I’m vain? Again, humans are confusing. The Daffodil is also the national flower of Wales and if you’re there on St. David’s Day (March 1) you need to wear a Daffodil so you don’t look like a tourist.

I hope you enjoyed my musings on Daffodils. Log in to next Tuesday’s “Plant Talk with Stretch” for more enlightenment.

*My Human Sidekick was muttering something about Narcissus and his ego reminding her of someone very close to her, but I don’t know who she was talking about.