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Narcissus nivalis

Narcissus nivalis is a small bulbous daffodil from the mountains of Morocco, related to the common garden daffodils. It is grown by enthusiasts for its early, snowy-white flowers and needs a cool, dry summer rest.

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Daffodil & onion family)
Grows as: Bulb
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Water moderately while in active growth in winter and spring, then keep bulbs dry during summer dormancy.
Soil: Free-draining gritty or sandy soil, such as a loam mix with added grit.
Temperature: 5–20 °C; tolerates winter frost well, dislikes heat above 30 °C.
How easy: Moderate
Safety: Toxic: All parts, especially the bulb, contain alkaloids such as lycorine that cause nausea, vomiting and skin irritation if eaten or handled.. Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).

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Narcissus nivalis is a species of the genus Narcissus (daffodils) in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is classified in Section Bulbocodium. It is native to Morocco in North Africa.

Other Narcissus plants

Narcissus abscissus · Dafodill · Narcissus blanchardii · Narcissus broussonetii · Narcissus bujei · Petticoat daffodil · Narcissus calcicola · White Hoop Petticoat Daffodil · Narcissus cavanillesii · Narcissus cernuus · Narcissus cuatrecasasii · Cyclamen Flowered Daffodil

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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.

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