Cretan Tulip

Tulipa saxatilis is a member of the Liliaceae family and belongs to the genus Tulipa. It is commonly referred to as the Cretan Tulip. This species is native to several regions, including Greece, Turkey, as well as parts of southern Europe such as Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, and the East Aegean Islands. The species was first published in 1825 by Sieber ex Spreng. It is primarily found in the eastern Mediterranean and adjacent areas.