jonquils

Fragrant spring bulbs

Jonquils are spring-flowering bulbs related to daffodils, with clusters of fragrant yellow or white flowers and slender, rushlike leaves.

The name comes from a word meaning rush, describing the foliage.

In casual use, jonquil often serves as a synonym for any daffodil: The jonquils are blooming along the fence.

flower

daffodils

Yellow spring bulb flowers

bloom · stamen · pistil · corolla · sepals · pollen · pollination · angiosperms · florist · bouquet

gardening

planting

Placing seeds in earth

  • bulbsUnderground plant storage
  • cultivationFostering growth through care
  • soilGround matter for planting

bedding · mulching · watering · naturalizing · propagation · fertilizing · perennials · landscaping · borders · containers

fragrance

scent

Airborne odor detected

essence · redolence · whiff · freshness · nosegay · attar · sachet · potpourri · bouquet · olfactory

spring

vernal

Relating to spring

March · April · budding · greenery · warmth · thaw · Easter · equinox · seasonal · early

yellow

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

buttercup · pale · bright · cheerful · sunny · vibrant · warm · luminous

Family

jonquil

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G