Key Information
Tulips
| Species | 75 |
| Classification | Tracheophytes > Angiosperms > Lilieae |
| Conservation Status | Not Threatened |
| Habitat | Steppes, meadows, chaparral, fields, orchards, gardens |
Learning Point
- Tulips have become a major flower that people have in their gardens or use in displays. They are able to be grown in many varieties, and regrow most years. They don’t come from Europe, but were introduced there where they have become a key flower in countries like the Netherlands.
Project
- Draw a picture of your favourite tulip
- Overview
- Cultivation
Location
| Places | Asia and Europe |
Fun Facts
- The Netherlands is the world’s main producer of commercial tulip plants, producing as many as 3 billion bulbs each year.
- A virus called tulip breaking virus causes feathered patterns on the petals of the flower.
- There are no truly blue tulips, though some are almost blue, and there are very few truly black tulips.
- Many varieties of tulips are lost as people may lose interest in a variety, and they don’t always return each year, meaning that eventually they will disappear completely.
Past Lessons
| 121 | April 3, 2024 | (North America) |