Tulipa montana
Tulipa montana Lindl.
Tulipa montana is a species of tulip in the Liliaceae family, native to the mountainous regions of Iran and Turkmenistan. It was first described in 1827 by Lindl. The plant is characterized by its deep red petals and has been suggested as a possible candidate for the identity of the Biblical Rose of Sharon, a plant whose exact species remains uncertain.
Description
Tulipa montana is a member of the genus Tulipa, which includes various tulip species. It is found in the mountainous areas of Iran and Turkmenistan. The plant is notable for its deep red flowers, which have led some researchers to propose it as a possible identification for the Rose of Sharon mentioned in the Bible. The species was formally described in 1827 by the botanist Lindl. It belongs to the Liliaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes lilies and related genera.
Distribution
Iran · Turkmenistan
Synonyms
Tulipa giselaeTulipa chrysanthaTulipa wilsonianaTulipa linifolia f. chrysanthaTulipa biebersteiniana var. aurantiacaTulipa montana var. maculataTulipa montana var. chrysantha
