Narcissus

Narcissus

Fragrance in the winter fields

נרקיס מצויNarcissus tazetta

The narcissus, a small white flower with a yellow cup at its center, grows in damp fields and valleys during the winter months. Several flowers bloom together on one stem, and their strong sweet scent can be noticed from a distance. The plant grows from a bulb and spreads in clusters. Its scent has been used in perfumes for centuries. It is a protected species, and groups of walkers often search for it on winter hikes in the Galilee and along the coastal plain.

Glossary: Narcissus