paper-white narcissus
[ pey-per-hwahyt, -wahyt ]
noun
a white-flowered variety of Narcissus tazetta, often forced for indoor bloom.
- Also called paper-white .
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How to use paper-white narcissus in a sentence
The paper white narcissus and the Roman hyacinth can also be grown in water, or placed in soil if preferred.
Gardening for Little Girls | Olive Hyde FosterThis is a large family, One gets confused sometimes with the names daffodil, jonquil and paper white narcissus.
The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. | Ellen Eddy ShawThe paper white narcissus has four to twelve single blossoms to the flower head.
The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. | Ellen Eddy ShawPaper white narcissus, if planted early, will blossom by Thanksgiving.
The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. | Ellen Eddy Shaw
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