Tulipa iliensis
Tulipa iliensis Regel
Tulipa iliensis, known as the cowslip-scented tulip, is a flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. Native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Xinjiang in China, it is a bulbous geophyte that grows up to 20 cm tall. The species was described by Regel in 1879 and is occasionally offered by commercial plant suppliers.
Description
Tulipa iliensis is a member of the Liliaceae family and is characterized as a bulbous geophyte. It is found in the wild in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Xinjiang region of China. The plant reaches a height of 20 cm and is distinguished by its cowslip-like scent. This species was first published in 1879 by Regel. While not commonly encountered, it is sometimes available through commercial horticultural channels.
Distribution
Kazakhstan · Kirgizstan · Xinjiang
Synonyms
Tulipa tianschanica var. sailimuensisTulipa thianschanica
