Tulipa systola
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTulipa systola, the desert tulip, is a species of tulip native to the Middle East; Sinai, the Levant, Anatolia, Iraq and Iran. A geophyte adapted to arid conditions, it can remain dormant or produce only leaves in bad years based on environmental cues.
Description
A bulb or corm plant in the Liliaceae family suited to Mediterranean climates.
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Edible Uses
The corms are eaten raw or roasted.
Traditional Uses
The corms are eaten raw or roasted.
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Distribution
It suits a Mediterranean climate.
Where It Grows
Jordan, Middle East,
Synonyms
Tulipa carrieri SprengerTulipa levieri SprengerTulipa montana var. amblyophylla PostTulipa sintenisii BakerTulipa straussii Bornm.Tulipa sultanabadensis Sprenger
Also Known As
Kern al ghazal, Zanbak
References (1)
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
