It was first described in
Sorbas in 1977. Subsequently, new populations of this species were found in other areas of
Almeria - as in
Turre - and in 2000 some more were discovered in
Cartagena,
Fuente Álamo and
Mazarrón.
Narcissus tortifolius was described by
Francisco Javier Fernández Casas and published in
Saussurea 8: 43. 1977.
Cytology Chromosome number of
Narcissus tazetta (Fam.
Amaryllidaceae) and infraspecific taxa: n=5 2n=10. 2n=20,21,30,31. 2n=22.
Etymology Narcissus generic name referring to the
young narcissist of
Greek mythology Νάρκισσος (
Narkissos) son of the river god
Cephissus and the
nymph Leiriope; who was distinguished by her beauty. The name derives from the Greek word: ναρκὰο,
narkào (= narcotic) and refers to the pungent, intoxicating odor of the flowers of some species (some argue that the word derives from the Persian word
نرگس and pronounced
Nargis, indicating that this plant is intoxicating).
tortifolius:
Latin for "twisted-leaved", referring to the twisting of its leaves. File:Narcissus tortifolius900.jpg|
Narcissus tortifolius in the
Botanical Garden of Albardinar (
Rodalquilar). File:Narcissus tortifolius681.jpg|
Narcissus tortifolius in
Peñas Blancas Cartagena. File:Narcissus tortifolius629.jpg|
Narcissus tortifolius at
Peñas Blancas == References ==