tulipa gesneriana
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Definition
Noun A tall, late-blooming garden tulip, considered the type species for many modern cultivated tulips. It is characterized by its classic cup-shaped flower on a long stem.
Usage
This term is used specifically in botanical and horticultural contexts to refer to this particular species of tulip. It is a formal, scientific name.
Examples
- The botanical garden has a dedicated section for and its many hybrids.
- is often credited as the primary ancestor of today's common garden tulips.
- For a classic spring display, many gardeners plant bulbs of .
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in historical contexts discussing the "Tulip Mania" period in the Netherlands, as this species was central to the phenomenon.
- In taxonomic writing, L. (where "L." stands for Linnaeus, who formally described it) is the accepted binomial nomenclature.
Variants and Related Words
- Gesner's Tulip: A common name for .
- Didier's Tulip: Another historical common name for this species.
- Tulip (common noun): The general name for plants in the genus .
Synonyms
- Common garden tulip (in a general sense, though this is imprecise).
- Late-flowering tulip (descriptive, not a formal synonym).
Notes
Tulipa gesneriana is not typically used in everyday conversation but is standard in gardening catalogs, botanical texts, and among horticulturalists. It distinguishes this specific species from other tulip species (e.g., Tulipa fosteriana, Tulipa kaufmanniana).
Noun
- tall late blooming tulip