Description
A tulip is another iconic spring flower, known for its smooth, cup-shaped blooms and vibrant colors. It’s one of the most popular flowers worldwide, especially associated with the Netherlands.
🌷 Overview
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Scientific name: Tulipa
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Family: Liliaceae (lily family)
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Native to: Central Asia and parts of the Middle East
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Bloom time: Early to late spring
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Colors: Nearly every color except true blue (red, pink, white, purple, yellow, orange, etc.)
🌱 Characteristics
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Shape: Cup- or bowl-shaped with six petals
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Height: 4 to 28 inches (10 to 70 cm), depending on variety
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Types: Over 3,000 registered varieties, including single early, double late, fringed, parrot, and more
🌍 Symbolism
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Love & passion: Especially red tulips
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Perfect or deep love: In general flower language
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Elegance and grace
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Renewal and spring
🇳🇱 Tulips and the Netherlands
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Although native to Central Asia, tulips became a symbol of the Netherlands in the 1600s.
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Tulip Mania (1630s): One of the first recorded economic bubbles in history — rare tulip bulbs were sold for outrageous prices.
⚠️ Toxicity
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Tulips are mildly toxic to pets and humans if eaten, especially the bulbs.




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