The Narcissus or Lenten Lily (Narcissus pseudonarcissus L. of the Liliaceae family) is a flowering plant native to "Southern Europe, Asia and North Africa" ​​( Enna and Norton). Traditionally Narcissus was used to induce vomiting, topically against joint pain, and for hysteria and epilepsy (Enna and Norton). With the advancement of medical and plant sciences, galantamine, an alkaloid produced by narcissus, has been studied for its interactions with the nervous system in alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's (new drugs). Although the medical benefits of narcissus are just beginning to be realized, due to its neurological effects and other possible uses it is poisonous to humans. Toxic substances produced by narcissus can cause nausea, diarrhea, “narcissus itch,” lowered heart rate and neurological dysfunction. (Enna and Norton)HistoryNarcissus pseudonarcissus was used as early as the 1st century, as a topical treatment for "wounds and sprains". (Enna and Norton) According to documents, the common name Narcissus appears only around the 16th century, perhaps derived from asphodel or aphodilus. (Dalton) The accepted scientific name derives in 1933 from HW Pugesley's “MONOGRAPH OF NARCISSUS, SUBGENUS AJAX” which can be found on the Dafflibrary website. The flow of Daffodil was so popular between the 1920s and 1950s in England that the British Railways created a rail system, for the exclusive use of tourists and flower pickers, called “Daffodil specials”. (Dalton) I have not been able to find a definitive statement on where they are grown now from just one source, or from academically reliable sources, they appear to be grown all over the world. One site I looked at mentioned Arkansas and California specifically as having large commercial... middle of paper... lots of plants. (Enna and Norton) Summary There is still much research to be done on narcissus for nervous system disorders, fighting cancer, or other uses yet to be discovered. It may not be the magic drug or cure we'd all hope for. But it's a breakthrough that is giving family members more precious time with their loved ones and some comfort for those affected by these illnesses. Works Cited Dalton, January. "The English Lent Lily". and thedaffodilsociety.com. .Enna, Salvatore Giuseppe and Stata Norton. Herbal Supplements and the Brain: Understanding Their Health Benefits and Risks. Upper Saddle River, NJ: FT Press, 2012. “New Drugs.” The American Journal of Nursing 101 (2001): pp. 24AAAA+24CCCC. .