From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Tulip Species.
Coll. for Taschkent B.G. in C. Asia: Uzbekistan, Ferghana Range and received from Z. B. in 1969. Flowers 1 to 3, large, golden-yellow, pale chocolate-pink on the exterior of outer segments. Tips of segments flaring widely. Tepals 5 x 3/4 inch. Leaves glaucous, 12-16 inches long. Stems and foliage are densely and finely pubescent. Outer bulb tunics dark brown, very tough and leathery like those of T. praestans. Ht. 5-6 inches.
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