White paperwhite ziva flowers on a black background, lit by natural daylight from a nearby window
Narcissus papyraceus (from papyrus and aceus; meaning paper-like, commonly known as Paperwhite, is a perennial bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. The white flowers are borne in bunches and are strongly fragrant. It is frequently grown as a house plant, often forced to flower at Christmas. Paperwhites are part of the Narcissus genus which includes plants known as daffodils. The stems are mid-green and grow upright. Mature height is usually 1– ft (30–45 cm), though this varies by variety. Several white flowers are borne at the top of each stem and are strongly scented. The bulbs begin to grow as soon as they are planted, with flowers appearing in 3–4 weeks.
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Location: Warrington, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
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