Jonqui

Narcissus jonquilla

Flower name
Jonqui
Scientific name
Narcissus jonquilla
AliasNarcissus, イトズイセン, ジョンキルスイセン
Place of originhorticultural variety
Place of floweringGarden, Cut flowers, flower arrangement, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMarch, April

What is Jonqui

The jonquil, scientifically known as Narcissus jonquilla L., is a hardy perennial (bulbous plant) from the family Amaryllidaceae and the genus Narcissus. It originates from Portugal and Spain.

In English, it is called "jonquil daffodil" or "rush daffodil."
Its corona is wider than its length.

Daffodil Classification Code
The jonquil (N. jonquilla) belongs to Division 7 (Jonquilla narcissi) and exhibits multiple flowers per stem, carrying the characteristics of the wild jonquil species. It is a fragrant narcissus.
The classification code is "7 Y-Y", derived from:

Division 7: Jonquilla narcissi
Flower petal color (Y): Yellow
Corona (cup) color (Y): Yellow
Difference Between Jonquil and Tazetta Daffodil
The jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) closely resembles the tazetta daffodil (Narcissus tazetta 'odoru'). The differences are:

The jonquil has thin, rush-like leaves, whereas the tazetta daffodil (N. tazetta 'odoru') has broader leaves.
The jonquil belongs to Division 7 (7 Y-Y), producing multiple flowers per stem and inheriting traits from the wild jonquilla. In contrast, the tazetta daffodil belongs to Division 8 (8 Y-Y), producing cluster-like flowers per stem and inheriting traits from the wild tazetta.

General Information
Common Name: Jonquil (黄水仙)
Scientific Name: Narcissus jonquilla L.
Other Names: Fragrant Narcissus, Ito-Suisen (糸水仙), Jonquil Daffodil, Rush Daffodil
English Names: Jonquil Daffodil, Rush Daffodil
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Narcissus
Species: Narcissus jonquilla
Native Habitat: Portugal, Spain (Europe)
Height: 10–30 cm
Leaves: Rush-like, 10–30 cm long, alternate arrangement
Blooming Season: March–April
Flower Structure:
Inflorescence: Umbel
Flower Color: Yellow (petals), Deep Yellow (corona)
Flower Diameter: 3–4 cm
Flowers per Stem: 2–5
Flower Orientation: Horizontal
Floral Structure: Spreading perianth segments with a shallow cup-shaped corona
Reproductive Traits:
Stamens: 6
Style: Thread-like
Stigma: 3-lobed
Ovary: 3-chambered
Fragrance: Yes
Fruit Type: Capsule
Seed Count: Many
Special Uses: Garden planting, potted plants, cut flowers, and production of Narcissus Oil.