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Fascinating Facts about Tulips

  • Here are some facts about Tulips:

  • Tulips are associated with Fame, Love, and Charity.

  • The Tulip is the national flower of Iran and Turkey (Turkey is where Tulips came from originally).

  • The word Tulip comes from the word meaning “turban” because many years ago, the flower looked like a turban!

  • There are over 3,000 types of tulips.

  • Out of onions? Use Tulip bulbs instead! Tulip bulbs are a good replacement for onions in cooking.

  • Cut Tulips will grow a few inches in a vase - everyday. Why not try this yourself?


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