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narcissus

 (n): bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
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6 months ago anydelirium said:

A spring-blooming flower named for a character of greek mythology of the same name. He was obsessed with his own beauty, stared at a reflection of his face all day and all night. He wasted away and eventually died.

The nymph Echo was in love with him.

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