| Tulipa cretica | |
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| Flowers | |
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| Habit | |
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lilioideae |
| Tribe: | Lilieae |
| Genus: | Tulipa |
| Species: | T. cretica |
| Binomial name | |
| Tulipa cretica Boiss. & Heldr. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Tulipa sylvestris var. cretica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Regel | |
Tulipa cretica, the Cretan tulip, is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae, endemic to Crete. A bulbous geophyte reaching 25 cm (10 in) with white flowers that fade to pink, it is typically found growing in rocky habitats such as noncoastal cliffs and mountain peaks. There are a number of cultivars, including 'Dikti', 'Archanes', and 'Chania', with 'Hilde' being available from commercial suppliers.
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Side view of flowers
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Amongst rocks
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Close-up of flowers
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Labeled specimen
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A clump
References
- Bazos, I.; Dimopoulos, P.; Fournaraki, C. (2018). "Tulipa cretica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T13142566A18614280. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T13142566A18614280.en. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Tulipa cretica Boiss. & Heldr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Tulipa cretica (15) Cretan tulip". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- "Tulipa cretica 'Dikti'". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- "Tulipa cretica 'Archanes' (15)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- "Tulipa cretica 'Chania' (15)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- "Tulipa cretica 'Hilde' (15)". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
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