

How to identify Chinese sacred lily (Narcissus tazetta)
Chinese sacred lily, also known as Cream narcissus, Paperwhite
Chinese sacred lily is a perennial, bulbous herb that reaches up to 11/2 feet (45 cm) in height. This plant is characterized by its cluster of fragrant flowers, boasting 3-20 blooms per single stem. Each individual flower showcases white spreading perianth segments and a distinct yellow corona. The flat, linear leaves provide a lush backdrop for the snowy blooms. Blooming in early to mid-spring, chinese sacred lily thrives in heat and dry conditions but fails to tolerate excessive moisture. Notably, it is equipped with an inbuilt defense mechanism of poisonous alkaloids, rendering it free from most pests and diseases.
Fragrant flowers with white spreading perianth segments and a yellow corona.
Linear, flat leaves forming a lush backdrop for snowy blooms.
Perianth segments tubular at the base, broad ovate, and incurving.
Yellow cup-shaped corona less than an inch (2.5 cm) long and wide.
Basal, strap-like leaves with a keeled appearance and bluish-green glaucous hue.
The leaves of chinese sacred lily are basal, forming at the base of the plant, and are strap-like, resembling elongated straps. They are entire, meaning they have smooth, unbroken edges, and are erect, standing upright. The leaves are twisted and keeled, with a distinct longitudinal ridge, and have a glaucous appearance, giving them a bluish-green hue. They are typically less than an inch (2.5 cm) wide, making them quite slender.
The flowers of chinese sacred lily are scapose, fragrant, and measure approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. They are subtended by a one-valved, membranous spathe. The perianth consists of six segments that are tubular at the base and white, broad ovate, entire, and incurving. The yellow corona is cup-shaped, conspicuous, and less than an inch (2.5 cm) long and wide. These flowers generally bloom horizontally to ascending in orientation.
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Scientific Classification of Chinese sacred lily