lady tulip
Noun A specific variety of tulip (Tulipa clusiana), characterized by its Eurasian origin and small flowers that are typically white or pink with a distinctive purple or red blotch at the base of the petals.
The term "lady tulip" is used as a common name for this specific botanical species. It is a countable noun. * The lady tulip is known for its delicate, star-shaped flowers. * We planted several lady tulips in the rock garden. * This species, the lady tulip, naturalizes well in well-drained soil.
The name is often used in horticultural and botanical contexts to distinguish this species from other, larger tulip varieties. It may be used descriptively to highlight its elegant and refined appearance, which likely contributed to its common name. * For a naturalized look, gardeners often recommend the charming lady tulip.
- Tulipa clusiana: The formal botanical Latin name for the lady tulip.
- Candia tulip: Another common name for the same species.
- Peppermint stick tulip: A cultivar name for a popular red-and-white striped form of .
- Tulipa clusiana (scientific synonym)
The term "lady tulip" does not have other distinct meanings. It refers exclusively to the plant species Tulipa clusiana. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs.
- Eurasian tulip with small flowers blotched at the base