The tulip is a Eurasian and North African genus of perennial, bulbous plants in the lily family. source
The tulip is a Eurasian and North African genus of perennial, bulbous plants in the lily family.
The tulip is a herbaceous herb with showy flowers, of which around 75 wild species are currently accepted. source
The tulip is a herbaceous herb with showy flowers, of which around 75 wild species are currently accepted.
The tulip's centre of diversity is in the Pamir, Hindu Kush, and Tien Shan mountains. source
The tulip's centre of diversity is in the Pamir, Hindu Kush, and Tien Shan mountains.
The tulip is a common element of steppe and winter-rain Mediterranean vegetation. source
The tulip is a common element of steppe and winter-rain Mediterranean vegetation.
Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs,depending on the species. source
Tulips are spring-blooming perennials that grow from bulbs,depending on the species.
tulip plants can be between 4 inches (10 cm) and 28 inches (71 cm) high. source
tulip plants can be between 4 inches (10 cm) and 28 inches (71 cm) high.
The tulip's large flowers usually bloom on scapes with leaves in a rosette at ground level and a single flowering stalk arising from amongst the leaves. source
The tulip's large flowers usually bloom on scapes with leaves in a rosette at ground level and a single flowering stalk arising from amongst the leaves.
Tulip stems have few leaves, Larger species tend to have multiple leaves. Plants typically have two to six leaves, some species up to 12. source
Tulip stems have few leaves, Larger species tend to have multiple leaves. Plants typically have two to six leaves, some species up to 12.
The tulip's leaf is strap-shaped, with a waxy coating, and the leaves are alternately arranged on the stem. source
The tulip's leaf is strap-shaped, with a waxy coating, and the leaves are alternately arranged on the stem.
Most tulips produce only one flower per stem, but a few species bear multiple flowers on their scapes (e.g. Tulipa turkestanica). source
Most tulips produce only one flower per stem, but a few species bear multiple flowers on their scapes (e.g. Tulipa turkestanica).
Tulip flowers come in a wide variety of colors, except pure blue (several tulips with "blue" in the name have a faint violet hue). source
Tulip flowers come in a wide variety of colors, except pure blue (several tulips with "blue" in the name have a faint violet hue).
The genus Tulipa was traditionally divided into two sections, Eriostemones and Tulipa (as Leiostemones), and comprises ca. 76 species. source
The genus Tulipa was traditionally divided into two sections, Eriostemones and Tulipa (as Leiostemones), and comprises ca. 76 species.
In 1997, the two sections were raised to subgenera and subgenus Tulipa was divided into five sections. source
In 1997, the two sections were raised to subgenera and subgenus Tulipa was divided into five sections.
Tulips are indigenous to mountainous areas with temperate climates and need a period of cool dormancy, known as vernalization. source
Tulips are indigenous to mountainous areas with temperate climates and need a period of cool dormancy, known as vernalization.
Tulips thrive in climates with long, cool springs and dry summers. source
Tulips thrive in climates with long, cool springs and dry summers.
Tulip bulbs imported to warm-winter areas are often planted in autumn to be treated as annuals. source
Tulip bulbs imported to warm-winter areas are often planted in autumn to be treated as annuals.
Cultivation of the tulip began in Persia, probably in the 10th century. source
Cultivation of the tulip began in Persia, probably in the 10th century.
The Netherlands are the world's main producer of commercial tulip plants, producing as many as 3 billion bulbs annually, the majority for export. source
The Netherlands are the world's main producer of commercial tulip plants, producing as many as 3 billion bulbs annually, the majority for export.
