What is the Meaning & Definition of Tulip

Tulip is the common name of a plant whose scientific name is Tulipa gesneriana, belonging to the family Liliaceae. This perennial and bulbous plant is known for giving, flowers that have an upright and striking turban-shaped appearance, as well as a wide variety of colors.
Tulip flowers three months after sowing in the spring and the bulb. About the flower Wilts within three weeks. We must highlight the wide variety that presents: botanical tulips, Parrot, botanical, flower Lys or Darwin, as well as some species of smaller size intended for interior decoration.
It is a plant that is not suitable for tropical climates and that is well suited to cold, damp climates and with a soil rich in organic matter and properly drained. In this sense the Netherlands climate is very suitable for Tulip and obviously that has become a national symbol, and even in an important sector of its economy.
As to its origin, it come from Central Asia, where the sultans used them to beautify their gardens or trim of the dress.

The Tulip and the financial crisis of the century XVll

The Dutch were pioneers in international markets and stock transactions. Century XVll took place in a period of economic turmoil in relation to the market of tulips, in particular of the tulip bulbs. Its price was growing increasingly, which originated a financial bubble that ended up leading to an economic crisis that has gone down in history as the Crisis of tulips. He is considered that it was the first speculative bubble in history and the explosion occurred after a poor harvest in 1637 that the previous year was preceded by an outbreak of bubonic plague.

Beyond decoration

First, the Tulip has a decorative function in the home, both inside and in the garden. On the other hand, at weddings is highly valued for decorating the bridal bouquet. It should not be forgotten that the cultivation of Tulip in Holland is all a tourist attraction (excursions, flights over the area of the bulbs, flower festivals and a long list of events). The colorful tulips makes them a source of attraction for lovers of photography. In the world of painting, we might recall some famous works (field of tulips Van Gogh is the best-known example). Finally, it must indicate that the Tulip has a meaning in the language of flowers, because it symbolizes the perfect love.
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