Tulipa systola
Tulipa systola Stapf
Tulipa systola, known as the desert tulip, is a Middle Eastern species of the Liliaceae family. It is found in regions including Sinai, the Levant, Anatolia, Iraq, and Iran. This geophyte is adapted to arid environments and may remain dormant or produce only foliage in unfavorable years.
Description
Tulipa systola, described by Stapf in 1885, is a member of the Tulipa genus within the Liliaceae family. It is native to several arid regions of the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Sinai, and Turkey. The species is well-adapted to dry conditions and exhibits survival strategies such as dormancy or partial growth in response to environmental stress. Its ability to adjust to harsh climates makes it a notable example of a geophyte in arid ecosystems.
Distribution
Iran · Iraq · Lebanon-Syria · Palestine · Sinai · Turkey
Synonyms
Tulipa levieriTulipa cuspidataTulipa florenskyiTulipa stapfiiTulipa sultanabadensisTulipa straussiiTulipa carrieriTulipa montana var. amblyophylla
