daffodil

Everyday

A daffodil is a yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped centre that grows from a bulb. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons it is a plant grown from a bulb, used to show the parts of a flower. In everyday life it is a sign of spring and the national flower of Wales; in Australia and NZ it is linked to cancer charity days. In poems, Wordsworth wrote about «a host of golden daffodils». Phrases: «a bunch of daffodils», «daffodil bulbs».

Examples

• Daffodils come up in early spring. tree →
• We planted daffodil bulbs in the autumn. tree →
• The daffodil has a yellow trumpet in the middle. tree →
• Mum bought a bunch of daffodils. tree →
• The daffodil is a symbol of Wales. tree →
• Count the petals on the daffodil. tree →
• A host of golden daffodils danced in the breeze. tree →

Note

Countable: «a daffodil», «daffodils». Safety: daffodil bulbs are poisonous and look a bit like onions; never eat them, and wash your hands after handling them. In maths, used in counting and pattern problems (rows of bulbs, flowers per pot).