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jonquil A group of spring jonquils (Narcissus jonquilla) in bloom. (more)
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jonquil, (Narcissus jonquilla), bulbous herb of the amaryllis family, commonly grown as a garden flower. Jonquils are native to the Mediterranean region and are cultivated in similar climates around the world. The attractive flowers are fragrant and produce an oil used in perfumes.

Related Topics: narcissus (Show more) See all related content Taxonomy
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Clade: Angiosperm
  • Order: Asparagales
  • Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • Genus: Narcissus

See also list of plants in the family Amaryllidaceae.

Jonquils are perennial plants and bear long linear leaves that emerge each spring from underground bulbs. Similar in appearance to common daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus), the clustered flowers are typically yellow or white and short-tubed. The fruit is a dry capsule.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Petruzzello.

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