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Narcissus poeticus subsp. radiiflorus
Poet's daffodil in the wild, a spring favorite in the Swiss Prealps.
Mid-altitude European mountain fields
The beautiful narcissus poeticus is sadly in decline in the Swiss Prealps due to agricultural practices and reforestation. Coordinated efforts between volunteers and farmers aim at conserving narcissus fields. The second shot comes with complimentary bug!
Spotted on Jun 8, 2010
Submitted on Apr 20, 2011
5 Comments
Ok thank you very much :) I will surely keep an eye out for them, would be lovely to find some!
They are listed on the flora of that area, but I couldn't tell you exactly where to go as I am at the other end of Switzerland... Their typical habitat is sub-alpine meadows (under 1600m ASL). I will comment here if I find more details!
Thanks, well I'm visiting St Gallen its near Zurique I believe.
Hello Maria! These plants are fragile and protected. They are highly localized, but where you find them they can cover entire fields. May will be the perfect time to see them. Can you tell me where in Switzerland you'll be visiting so that I can make suggestions?
Hey Daniele!
Those are really nice pictures :) Is that species easy to find in Switzerland or is it rare? Im travelling there in May and would love to see one of those beautiful Narcisus :)