Tulipa cretica

Tulipa cretica
Flowers
Habit
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Tribe: Lilieae
Genus: Tulipa
Species:
T. cretica
Binomial name
Tulipa cretica
Synonyms[2]

Tulipa sylvestris var. cretica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Regel

Tulipa cretica, the Cretan tulip, is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae, endemic to Crete.[3][2] A bulbous geophyte reaching 25 cm (10 in) with white flowers that fade to pink, it is typically found growing in rocky habitats such as noncoastal cliffs and mountain peaks.[3] There are a number of cultivars, including 'Dikti', 'Archanes', and 'Chania', with 'Hilde' being available from commercial suppliers.[4][5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ Bazos, I.; Dimopoulos, P.; Fournaraki, C. (2018). "Tulipa cretica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T13142566A18614280. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T13142566A18614280.en. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Tulipa cretica Boiss. & Heldr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Tulipa cretica (15) Cretan tulip". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Tulipa cretica 'Dikti'". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Tulipa cretica 'Archanes' (15)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Tulipa cretica 'Chania' (15)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Tulipa cretica 'Hilde' (15)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024. 1 suppliers