Birth flower for March
The daffodil is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, often pushing through snow, which has made it a universal symbol of renewal and new beginnings. Its Latin name, Narcissus, comes from the Greek myth of the beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection. Daffodils are native to western Europe and North Africa, and they contain a mild toxin called lycorine that makes them unpalatable to most animals — which is why deer and rabbits leave them alone while eating everything else in the garden. The American Cancer Society adopted the daffodil as its symbol of hope.
Why Daffodil for March?
The daffodil became March's flower because it is the quintessential herald of spring, blooming precisely when winter breaks. In Wales, the daffodil is the national flower and tradition holds that the person who spots the first daffodil of spring will be blessed with wealth. March 1st is St. David's Day, and the Welsh wear daffodils to celebrate.