Tulipa clusiana stellata

Physical Characteristics

Tulipa clusiana stellata is a BULB growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Afghanistan to the Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb[105, 177]. Up to 2cm in diameter[200]. No further details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, the bulbs and the flowers of at least one member of this genus have been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people, though up to 5 bulbs a day of that species can be eaten without ill-effect[65].