Tulip
チューリップ ・ Tulipa gesneriana
The traditional meaning of Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana, Liliaceae) is “A declaration of love, beautiful eyes.”
Flower meaning
A declaration of love, beautiful eyes
In 17th-century Holland tulip bulbs became objects of speculation, producing the price spike and crash remembered as tulip mania.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Tulipa gesneriana
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Typical color
- Red
- Season
- Spring
About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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