The Tulip Family
Tulipa, sub family of Liliacea
Fun Fact: Tulip Mania was a 17th-century Dutch economic bubble where rare tulip bulb prices soared, often exceeding the cost of houses or a skilled worker’s annual income.
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Plants in the Tulip Family share these traits:
Leaves
2-3 thick bluish green leaves at the base of the plant
Flowers
3 petals and 3 sepals collectively known as tepals
6 stamens
3-lobed ovary terminated by a sessile 3-lobed stigma
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Plants depicted in this Plant Family Portrait:
Species Tulip – Peppermint Stick
Tulip – Apricot Parrot
Tulip – Black Parrot
Tulip – Flaming Parrot
Tulip – Giant Orange Sunrise
Tulip – Pretty Princess
Tulip – Rem’s Favourite
My goal with this series of Plant Family Portraits is to deepen people’s awareness of plants and gain an understanding of plant details. An appreciation for biodiversity is an important part of our wellbeing. May we all delight in nature’s fascinating architecture and colors, appreciate our environment, and how precious it is to protect.
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