Tulipa turkestanica
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Tulipa turkestanica (Turkestan Tulip) is a species of tulip native to central Asia.
Description
Tulipa turkestanica is a herbaceous bulbous perennial growing 10 cm to 15 cm tall, with 2–4 glaucous-green leaves up to 15 cm long on each stem. The flowers are white to pinkish-red, with a yellow centre; each plant produces from 1 to 12 star shaped white flowers in early spring.
Distribution
Turkestan, Iran and northwest China. [1]
Cultivation and uses
Tulipa turkestanica is an ornamental plant often grown in rock gardens, and has fragrant flowers. [2]
References
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