How to Identify Reeds and Daffodils

Not sure how to identify reeds and daffodils? Sometimes it is difficult to carry out this task, since both plants have a stem and long leaves of practically the same shade of green. In addition, they are one of the first flowers to appear, so it is somewhat more complicated if it is possible to know which is one and which is the other.

To facilitate your identification, let's see how they differ.

Reed

In general, plants that grow in humid areas, right on both sides of rivers, are known as reeds, and bulbous, which means that its leaves and flowers sprout from a stem that is underground.

However, the reed that interests us is a kind of narcissus. Specifically, it is the daffodil narcissus. It is endemic to Spain, and reaches a height of about 50cm. Two or more flowers appear on each stem, which are yellow or cream, very smelly. The leaves are dark green, almost black, rounded, and are often damaged in winter.

Narcissus

The daffodils that we find for sale in nurseries and garden stores belong to the botanical genus Narcissus, but they are usually cultivars or hybrids that are not found in nature. However, there are some species that can be seen near humid areas, such as narcissus elegans or narcissus bulbocodium.

Unlike jonquillos, these plants have long, thin stems that are dark green in color. They reach an approximate height of about 60cm. Its flowers can be white, yellow, or even have two colors as you can see in the image above. They do not have such an intense aroma, but it can be easily felt, especially in the afternoon.

As we can see, both plants are very similar, but we hope that we have been able to help you identify them.

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