Wild tulip
Tulipa sylvestris

Family: Liliaceae

What it is like

A tall lily family plant. It has a bulb. It grows 25-45 cm high and spreads 10-15 cm wide. The leaves are narrow and dark green. The stems are thin and fleshy. The flowers are yellow but can have red or green tinges on the outside. The tips curve out. The flowers have a scent.

There are about 100 Tulipa species and many cultivated varieties.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Europe, Iran, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Slovenia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Divji tulipan

Synonyms

Tulipa australis is probably the original plant