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Tulipa persica

Tulipa persica (Lindl.) Sweet
Tulipa persica
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Tulipa persica is a bulbous flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, native to northwestern Iran. It is hardy to USDA zone 3a.

Description

Tulipa persica, described by Lindl. and published by Sweet in 1830, is a member of the genus Tulipa. This species is a geophyte that grows from bulbs and is naturally found in the region of Iran. It belongs to the Liliaceae family, which is commonly known as the lily family.

Distribution

Iran

Synonyms

Tulipa oculus-solis var. persica

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