The Welsh emblem is composed of two symbols: the LEEK (4 letters) and the DAFFODIL (8 letters). The LEEK has been a symbol of Wales since the 16th century, when it was adopted by King Henry VII as a sign of his Welsh heritage. The DAFFODIL, also known as the narcissus, is a symbol of spring and new beginnings, and has been associated with Wales since the 19th century. Together, the LEEK and DAFFODIL represent the national identity of Wales.