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The fascinating history behind tulipsMost people think that tulips originated in the Netherlands with how iconic they are over there. But, they actually came from Central Asia where they grew as a wildflower. And they were first cultivated in Turkey around 1000AD. The tulip name actually comes from the Turkish word for ‘turban’ for their similar appearances.Tulips were brought over to Europe in the 16th century by a biologist called Carolus Clusius.

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• Project Idea Name: Submit Venture 111
• Date: 5/28/2021 3:11:53 AM
• Administrators:
  • Thu Nguyen

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The fascinating history behind tulips

Most people think that tulips originated in the Netherlands with how iconic they are over there. But, they actually came from Central Asia where they grew as a wildflower. And they were first cultivated in Turkey around 1000AD. The tulip name actually comes from the Turkish word for ‘turban’ for their similar appearances.

Tulips were brought over to Europe in the 16th century by a biologist called Carolus Clusius.