Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Netherlands

Family: Liliaceae (Leliefamilie)

Synonym: Tulipa sintenisii, Tulipa stapfii

Distribution: E Turkey to Sinai, W Iran

Comments: The desert tulip is found in the arid regions of the Middle East. It is completely adapted to life in the desert. If it remains too dry, it will only make leaves that year, or not sprout at all. The waves in the leaves make the leaf stronger. Medicinal properties are attributed to the tulip and it is said to work against infections.

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