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`The Ministryof Communications has released a definitive postage stamp featuring the narcissus. Ths stamp,with a denomination of 130 won, reflects the increase in the domestic postal charge rate for the standard size letter of the first class, which applied form August 1, 1994. The narcissus (Narcissus tazetta var. chinensis Roem.)is a perennial herb species used for ornamental and medicinal purpose. Its Korean name ``Soo-seon`` means a sprit living in warter. The plant has long plant has long narrow leaves about 20-40cm long and 8-15mm across. It loms early in the year, bearing white, yellow and orange flowers depending on its subspecies. Its superb scent is well known, and it finds great ues in herbal medicine. Its juice is used in treating boils while its flowers yield balm used in the cure of palsy, whooping cough and asthma. The narcissus, native to the Mediterranean region and southern China, can be found in most parts of Cheju Island of Korea. The Ministry of Communications has released this postage stamp, hoping to encourage the public to join the drive to project the ecosystem by stirring up our interests in driverse plants and animals living in Korea.`