Tulipa sylvestris
Tulipe australe
Wild Tulip
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Les Maures |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 23-50 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 15-40 cm |
Description
Tulipa sylvestris subsp. australis, the Wild Tulip, spreads by underground creeping horizontal runners (stolons).
A close relative of Tulipa sylvestris subsp. sylvestris, the flowers of which are entirely yellow.
Flowers
The flower is fragrant, borne on a reddish stem. The tepals are funnel-shaped, the outer 3 flushed with orange.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Basal leaves: 2-4, long, narrow and grooved, grey-green.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule.
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