Paperwhites and Pussy Willow: It has been a wonderful springtime for both.
Paperwhites Narcissus papyraceus (from papyrus and aceus; meaning paper-like. It is a perennial bulb native to the Mediterranean. We had some flowering in the garden in November - the bulbs begin to grow as soon as they are planted, with flowers appearing in 3–4 weeks.
Pussy willow is a name given to many of the smaller species of the genus Salix(willows and sallows) when their furry catkins are young in early spring.
Eastern European peoples parade pussy willows on Palm Sunday.
The branches will often be preserved throughout the year in the family's icon corner.
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