Tulip Mania
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Tulip Mania
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Tulips from my garden!
Most species of tulips can reach between 2.7 to 4 inches in height.
Color of tulips depends on the variety. Most tulips have flowers in different shades of yellow, orange, pink, red and violet. Certain varieties have flowers made of combination of several colors.
Tulips can have one or more flowers on the stem.
Flower is shaped like a cup and it consists of 3 petals and 3 sepals. Since petals and sepals look alike, they are both known under the common name "tepals".
Name "tulip" originates from Turkish language, where this plant represents national flower. Tulip in Turkish means "turbin" because this flower has the similar shape like unique-looking Turkish hat.
Certain varieties of tulips got their names by the unique scents. Apricot Beauty is a sort of tulip which smells like apricot.
Tulips have between 2 and 6 leaves. Some species have up to 12 leaves. Leaves are strap-shapes and covered with wax. They are spirally arranged on the stem.
Tulips develop from the bulbs, located 4 to 8 inches under the ground. Soil need to be well aerated and moist.
Tulips became popular from the moment they were brought to the Holland.
During the period called "tulip mania", single tulip had the price equal to annual salary of a craftsman.
Tulip do not live long period of time, but they can continue growing even after removing the flower from the ground. Tulip in the vase can grow one inch in length.
Tulips are affected by fungal, bacterial and viral diseases. Rabbits, gophers and squirrels like to eat tulips.
Tulips produce tuliposides and tulipalins, chemical substances that induce allergy.
Consumption of tulips can induce poisoning of horses, cats and dogs due to substances called tulipalin A and B.
Even though certain parts of tulips are toxic, petals have been used as food during the Second World War.
Tulips do not have long lifespan. They usually live from 3 to 7 days.
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Comments (29)
Sandi OReilly
Gorgeous capture and vibrant color, looks like fire, Elizabeth, the way the markings flow and colors, great find!! F/L
Music of the Heart
The colors and the petals looks so much amazing. A great wonderful wonderful work Elizabeth. FL
Deb Halloran
Elizabeth, What a gorgeous presentation of your lovely tulips. The colors and light are so beautiful...nicely done. vf
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