Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Tulip is a genus of about 150 species of bulbous flowering plants native to South Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Besides the natural species, many hybrid species and cultivars are grown in gardens, used as potted plants and for making cut flowers bouquet. Tulip is indigenous to Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and other parts of Central Asia. The plants originate from mountainous areas with temperate climates and require a period of cool dormancy.

Tulip genus includes short low-growing plants and tall upright plants that grow from 10-70 cm tall. Tulips can grow even in snowy and cold wintry climates. Foliage is strap-shaped, waxy coated and light to medium green in color. Large flowers grow on scape or stems with typically one flower per stem. Many species have up to four flowers per stem. Cup-shaped flowers are colorful and attractive. Fruits are leathery textured capsules containing numerous flat disc-shaped seeds. Florists have cultivated thousands of varieties of tulips in a wide range of colors, shape and size. Tulips are most popular plants as ornamental and garden plants.

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind

Pictures of Flowers Tulip Pictures and Tulip Plant Kind