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Tulipa saxatilis

Cretan Tulip
Also known as: Tulipa bakeri A.D.Hall +5 more
  • Tulipa bakeri A.D.Hall
  • Tulipa beccariana Bicchi
  • Tulipa chrysobasis Coustur. & Gand.
  • Tulipa saxatilis subsp. bakeri (A.D.Hall) Zonn.
  • Tulipa saxatilis subsp. saxatilis
  • Tulipa saxatilis var. bakeri (A.D.Hall) D.Dubovik
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Liliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, Tulipa saxatilis (commonly known as Cretan Tulip) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Kriti, Turkey

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy

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