Tulipa L.	tulip	Liliaceae

Tulips have been bred for hundreds of years and come in a variety of types: with rounded or pointed petals, smooth to ruffled petal edges, various degrees of flower opening, and as singles and doubles. The major forms used for cut flowers are called Darwin, Triumph, Rembrandt, Double, Peony, and Lily-flowered.

Tulipa hybrid, French tulip Photo: © CCFC		Tulipa hybrid Photo: © CCFC

Tulipa hybrid 'Burgundy Lace' French tulip Photo: © CCFC		Tulipa hybrid 'Flaming Parrot' parrot type Photo: © CCFC