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Bright, yellow, and oh-so-pretty—what’s not to love about daffodils? Originally from Europe and northern Africa, these trumpet-shaped flowers blossom at the start of spring, filling the air with a sweet, rich scent. Representing new beginnings, luck, hope, and joy, daffodils certainly are a beautiful flower to behold! Keep reading to learn more about daffodils’ history and symbolic meanings.
Things You Should Know
- Daffodils are symbols of rebirth, hope, and resilience because they’re the first flowers to bloom in spring.
- In China, people believe that a daffodil blooming is a sign that good luck is coming your way.
- White daffodils are signs of purity and innocence and are often used during Easter and Lent to represent the Holy Spirit.
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- ↑ https://www.southernliving.com/garden/flowers/daffodil-flower-facts
- ↑ https://thedaffodilsociety.com/miscellany/daffodilsthe-language-of-flowers/
- ↑ https://scimega.com/daffodils-cancer-research-whats-the-connection/
- ↑ https://www.acscapitalregionevents.com/events/daffodil-days/
- ↑ https://thedaffodilsociety.com/miscellany/daffodilsthe-language-of-flowers/
- ↑ https://www.petalrepublic.com/daffodil-flowers/
- ↑ https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/archivists-garden/index-by-plant-name/daffodil-wild-lent-lily
- ↑ https://www.petalrepublic.com/daffodil-flowers/
- ↑ https://parade.com/living/birth-month-flowers-meanings