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Tulipa cretica, the Cretan tulip, is a species of flowering plant in the family Liliaceae, endemic to Crete. A bulbous geophyte reaching 25 cm (10 in) with white flowers that fade to pink, it is typically found growing in rocky habitats such as noncoastal cliffs and mountain peaks. There are a number of cultivars, including 'Dikti', 'Archanes', and 'Chania', with 'Hilde' being available from commercial suppliers.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
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en Cretan tulip
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