Definitions
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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thesubfamily Lilioideae — thetulips .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Yes Marina, the fragrant ones are often descended from a very fragrant yellow species called Tulipa sylvestris, which is shaped like a lily and has a wonderful aroma.
Hilde Soliani Il Tuo Tulipano: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009
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Taraxacum officionaleLater tulips, such as Tulipa ‘Queen of The Night’ begin showing hints of the dark velvet to come.
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All-time favorite: Tulipa 'Princess Irene' grown in containers drainage is key over-wintered in the garage.
The Brightest Bulbs Lucy Gilmour 2011
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New and notable: I am holding my breath this year to see another repeat performance of Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane.'
The Brightest Bulbs Lucy Gilmour 2011
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Tulipa batalini ‘Bronze Charm’ glistened in the clear light.
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Tulipa ‘Spring Green’ is one of my favourites and one which I grow in my own garden.
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Some were nothing more than papery seedcases – I gathered up the last of the Tulipa sprengeri to spread the seed in a client's garden and delighted in the fattened pods of Molly the witch, just opened.
Summer podding 2010
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Tulipa ‘Spring Green’ blooming in April 2009 with the grapevine topped tripods in place.
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In mid April the flowering period of Tulipa batalini ‘Apricot Jewel’ was beginning.
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The players in this epic are Tulipa viridiflora ‘Spring Green’ and Paeonia ostii ‘Phoenix White’, in Chinese ‘Feng Dan Bai’.
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