The December birth flower is the narcissus. According to Greek mythology, narcissus was a hunter who was proud of his beauty. Upon seeing his reflection in a pool, he fell in and drowned, giving rise to the term "narcissism." The narcissus has various symbolic meanings depending on culture, representing both vanity and wealth. It has also been used medicinally and is cultivated in several European regions.

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2. The December flower is Narcissus.
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Legends and myths aside, the narcissus word
comes from „narke‟, which is Greek for
„numbness‟ or „stupor,‟ and Pliny wrote that
the narcotic properties of the plant gave it its
name „vapkaw narkao‟ translating to „I grow
numb‟ from the Greek.
The message connected to this flower is
“You‟re The Only One.”
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3. About Narcissus
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The flower is native to the Mediterranean with
species found in central Asia and China with the
most common species found throughout North
America arriving from Europe.
Early colonists introduced them and they traveled
across the continent with early settlers.
The alkaloid poison lycorine is contained in all
species of narcissus with it primarily located in the
bulb, however, the leaves are also toxic. Since the
bulbs are often confused with onions, there have
been some accidental poisonings. Vomiting and
muscular cramps are the common results of
ingesting narcissus.
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4. In Greek mythology
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The story of Narcissus explains the origin of the
word narcissism.
Narcissus was a young hunter who was best known
for his attractiveness.
Nemesis noticed how proud Narcissus was of the
things he did for those who adored him and lured
Narcissus to a pool.
The reflection of his beauty was too much to for
him to take and Narcissus could not pull himself
away and in an attempt to get a better look, he fell
in and drowned.
Narcissism is defined as a fixation with oneself.
A second Greek myth tells of Persephone being led
to her death by the god Hades while picking a
narcissus flower.
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5. Narcissus Symbolize
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The flower is considered a symbol of vanity in
the West
A symbol of wealth and good fortune in the
East.
An ancient Chinese legend states a poor but
good man was blessed with gold and wealth
as a result of the flower and it has become a
symbol of Chinese New Year simply because is
blooms in early spring.
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6. Narcissus Symbolize
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It is also the national flower of the Kurdish culture
and symbolizes the Newroz, or New Year and is
known as the most popular flower in Germany.
It is a symbol of beautiful eyes in Persian literature.
As Greek mythology hints that the narcissus was
symbolic with death and loss.
Cancer Societies around the world have adopted
the daffodil as a symbol of hope.
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In additional to becoming a highly recognized
symbol of hope promoted by various cancer
societies, the language of flowers also extends
to the narcissus.
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7. Narcissus Treatment
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Wounds were treated with a paste made with
narcissus.
Wheat flour in traditional Japanese medicine.
Ancient Romans used the narcissus root to
disperse “whatever has collected in the body.”
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8. The flower is cultivated in:
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Holland
Great Britain
The Isles of Sicily
Channel Islands
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