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Keywords: Liliaceae | Tulipa linifolia Regel | Davies Alpine House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Today's image is courtesy of James, aka whatsthatpicture@Flickr (original image | via Flickr BPotD Group Pool). James resides in London, UK, so the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (where this photo was taken) is at his doorstep – I'm envious! Thanks for the image submission, James.
Another species tulip, Tulipa linifolia is native to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. This photograph is a bit timely. On Thursday last week, David Tarrant and I were talking about how interesting it would be to travel to the Caucasus and Pamir Mountains to see the flora. Instability in the region, however, is a powerful disincentive.
As James notes on Flickr, this photograph was taken in Kew's new Davies Alpine House – a somewhat safer place to see this tulip.
Photography resource link: for inspiration, the photography of Robert Turner.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 2, 2006 12:00 AM
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Posted by: Beverley at July 2, 2006 8:07 AM
I took a lesser picture, but with better color, at least of the plants I have, here.
Posted by: max at July 6, 2006 10:45 AM
Does it have an English name?
Posted by: zwz at July 7, 2006 2:42 AM
Narrow-leaf tulip, I suppose, is used by some nurseries. That's a translation of the Latin, though.
Posted by: Daniel Mosquin 
at July 7, 2006 1:21 PM
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Tulipa linifolia - Z5 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths