Tulipa lehmanniana
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on mountain plateaus in NW Pakistan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, Pakistan, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
The bulb is eaten raw.
It is especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Bulb
How it is grown
In NW Pakistan bulbs are harvested in April to June.
Its other names
Local names
Sondai
Synonyms
Tulipa behmiana Regel;