Narcissus elegans - (Amaryllidaceae)

This lovely wildflower grows on slopes, in rocky crevices and other well-drained habitats.

Narcissus elegans

Narcissus elegans is a member of the Daffodil family (Amaryllidaceae) and occurs in some of the Mediterranean countries including Spain and Italy but also in France. It is a pretty flower with an orange corona and is quite fragrant. Unlike other narcissus species, Narcissus elegans grows in 'bunches' rather than as a solitary flower; it blooms in April and May. The leaves and the flowers appear at the same time.

This specimen was photographed in France, close to Murat, in May.