Tulip clusiana: The Persian Peppermint Tulip of History and Charm

A 'Peppermint Stick' Tulip, also known as Tulipa clusiana 'Peppermint Stick'.

Tulip clusiana April 27, 1952 On this day, The Knoxville News-Sentinel published a little article about a short, six-petaled, cherry-red, and white species tulip, known as Tulip clusiana – commonly called the Persian Tulip or the Peppermint Tulip. “Pretty and charming is Tulip clusiana, named for the great botanist Clusius, who is said to have grown it in his…

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