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Petticoat Daffodil: A Charming Miniature Narcissus

A mysterious flower appeared in a yard and was identified as the petticoat daffodil, Narcissus bulbocodium. This diminutive daffodil features a prominent, flared cup (the "petticoat") and tiny petals, creating a unique, hoop-skirt appearance.

It naturalizes well in lawns and rock gardens, blooming in early spring. Its grass-like foliage is unobtrusive after flowering.

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