Yellow Tulip

Fasciolaria bullisi W. G.

The Yellow Tulip is a bright and cheerful flower! It loves to bloom in the spring, bringing happiness to gardens.

Habitat: Gardens and parks

Appearance

The Yellow Tulip has vibrant, cup-shaped petals of bright sunshine yellow, often with a slightly darker, orange-yellow base inside. It stands proudly on a smooth, green stem, making it a striking splash of color in any setting.

KingdomPlantaePhylumMolluscaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusTulipa

Yellow Tulip

Interesting facts

Wow! In 17th-century Holland, some rare tulip bulbs were worth more than houses or gold!

Wow! The word "tulip" comes from a Persian word meaning "turban" because of its flower's shape!

Wow! There are over 3,000 different kinds of tulips, making them super diverse!

Wow! Tulips were first grown in Central Asia, not Holland, before becoming famous worldwide!

Special abilities

Yellow Tulips store energy in their underground bulb, which helps them survive winter and bloom brightly each spring.

Yellow Tulips can close their petals at night or on cloudy days, protecting their delicate insides from cold and rain.

Yellow Tulips have brilliant yellow petals that act like a bright beacon, easily attracting helpful pollinating insects.

Measurements & details

Height: 25-50 cm
Spread: 10-15 cm
Flower Size: 5-10 cm
Bloom Season: Spring
Is Edible: No
Toxicity: Mild
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Large, fuzzy bee visiting the vibrant petals.

eaten by

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Young plants and flowers are sometimes nibbled.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer browse on tulip leaves and flowers.

Traits

Flowering

These are the plants that produce beautiful blossoms, attracting pollinators and adding splashes of color to our world. Each flower is a tiny marvel!

Ornamental

These lovely plants are grown simply because they are so beautiful to look at, adding splashes of color and interesting shapes to any garden or landscape.

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Colorful

Discover amazing plants and animals that show off a dazzling array of bright and beautiful hues! They use their vibrant colors to attract attention or send signals.