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The December flower is Narcissus.

Legends and myths aside, the narcissus word comes from „narke‟, which is Greek for „numbness‟ or „stupor,‟ and Pliny wrote that the narcotic properties of the plant gave it its name „vapkaw narkao‟ translating to „I grow numb‟ from the Greek.

The message connected to this flower is “You‟re The Only One.”


About Narcissus

The flower is native to the Mediterranean with species found in central Asia and China with the most common species found throughout North America arriving from Europe.

Early colonists introduced them and they traveled across the continent with early settlers.

The alkaloid poison lycorine is contained in all species of narcissus with it primarily located in the bulb, however, the leaves are also toxic. Since the bulbs are often confused with onions, there have been some accidental poisonings. Vomiting and muscular cramps are the common results of ingesting narcissus.


In Greek mythology

The story of Narcissus explains the origin of the word narcissism.

Narcissus was a young hunter who was best known for his attractiveness.

Nemesis noticed how proud Narcissus was of the things he did for those who adored him and lured Narcissus to a pool.

The reflection of his beauty was too much to for him to take and Narcissus could not pull himself away and in an attempt to get a better look, he fell in and drowned.

Narcissism is defined as a fixation with oneself.

A second Greek myth tells of Persephone being led to her death by the god Hades while picking a narcissus flower.


Narcissus Symbolize

The flower is considered a symbol of vanity in the West

A symbol of wealth and good fortune in the East.

An ancient Chinese legend states a poor but good man was blessed with gold and wealth as a result of the flower and it has become a symbol of Chinese New Year simply because is blooms in early spring.


Narcissus Symbolize

It is also the national flower of the Kurdish culture and symbolizes the Newroz, or New Year and is known as the most popular flower in Germany.

It is a symbol of beautiful eyes in Persian literature.

As Greek mythology hints that the narcissus was symbolic with death and loss.

Cancer Societies around the world have adopted the daffodil as a symbol of hope.

In additional to becoming a highly recognized symbol of hope promoted by various cancer societies, the language of flowers also extends to the narcissus.


Narcissus Treatment

Wounds were treated with a paste made with narcissus.

Wheat flour in traditional Japanese medicine.

Ancient Romans used the narcissus root to disperse “whatever has collected in the body.”


The flower is cultivated in:

Holland

Great Britain

The Isles of Sicily

Channel Islands

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