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| Scientific name | Narcissus tazetta |
|---|---|
| Genus | Narcissus |
| Origin | Mediterranean/China |
| Season | Winter |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Region | East Asia |
| Colours & Symbolism | White: purity; Yellow: good fortune |
Narcissus tazetta (paperwhite, bunch-flowered narcissus, bunch-flowered daffodil, Chinese sacred lily, cream narcissus, joss flower, polyanthus narcissus) is a perennial ornamental plant that grows from a bulb. Cultivars of N. tazetta include 'Caniculatus', 'Grand Soleil d'Or' and 'Ziva', which are popularly used for forcing indoors, as is the form of N. tazetta known as Chinese Sacred Lily.
吉祥、纯洁，春节期间是中国家庭的吉祥花卉。
水仙是中国传统清客花卉，以其冰清玉洁的气质深受文人喜爱。
うぬぼれ、自己愛——冬に咲く白い花は希望の象徴。
冬の寒さの中に咲く水仙は希望の象徴。ギリシャ神話のナルキッソスに由来します。
