Narcissus obsoletus

Νάρκισσος ο κοινός, Ματσικόριδο, Μιτσικόριδο

Etymology of Narcissus obsoletus: The genus was named after "Νάρκισσος" [Narkissos, Narcissus in Latin], who in Greek mythology, was distinguished for his beauty. Narcissus is considered one "who prides himself, especially on his outward appearance or his beauty". Hence the ancient Greeks considered the plant beautiful as such."Obsoletus" in Latin means "ordinary".

At least three Narcissus species are known to exist in the Cypriot nature of which the two belong out there in the wild, a third is a domesticated species (Narcissus jonquilla) that is said to exist in the Kyrenia region.

Despite the fact that it can be found in almost all the regions of Cyprus, except for the ones of Troodos and Paralimni, it is in fact an uncommonly found plant. It is smaller than its sibling Narcissus tazetta as it can reach on the best occasion the 25 centimetres in height, but considering the drought in Cyprus during autumn it can even be seen reaching roughly 5 centimetres in height. It grows at a low altitude of up to 175 metres. Narcissus obsoletus blooms at least during September and December.