Negraşi Daffodil Meadow

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Negrași Daffodil Meadow
Poiana cu narcise Negrași
Map of Romania
Location Argeş County, Romania
Nearest city Negrași
Coordinates 44°36′05″N 25°08′37″E / 44.60125°N 25.1437°E / 44.60125; 25.1437Coordinates: 44°36′05″N 25°08′37″E / 44.60125°N 25.1437°E / 44.60125; 25.1437[1]
Area 4.3 ha (11 acres)
Established 1966

The Negrași Daffodil Meadow (Romanian: Poiana cu narcise Negrași) is a protected area near Negrași Commune, in Argeş County, Romania. It was declared as a natural reservation on June 24, 1966.[2]

Position and accessibility

The Daffodil Meadow is situated in the southern part of Argeș County, in the Găvanu-Burdea Plains, near the confluence of Dâmbovnic River and its tributary, Mozacu. It is a remote, unpolluted area.[3] It is located at 40 km (25 mi) from Piteşti, in the area of Negrași Commune, at about 12 km (7.5 mi) from Rociu.[4] The access route is the county road DJ503.[5] It is usually closed in winter.

Natural Reservation

The reservation has 4.3 hectares (11 acres) and protects a rare daffodil, Narcissus poeticus, ssp. Radiiflorus.[6]

Local importance

Every May 13, a daffodil festival is held in Negrași.[7]

References

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