Liliaceae FAMILY
Tulipa montana
Tulipa montana
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, the bulbs and the flowers of at least one member of this genus have been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people, though up to 5 bulbs a day of that species can be eaten without ill-effect[ 65 Title A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Publication Author Frohne. D. and Pfänder. J. Publisher Wolfe Year 1984 ISBN 0723408394 Description Brilliant. Goes into technical details but in a very readable way. The best work on the subject that I've come across so far. ].
Botanical Description
Tulipa montana is a Bulb up to 0.12 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeW. Asia - Iran.
HabitatRocky and stony hills to 3000 metres[ 90 Title Bulbs Publication Author Phillips. R. and Rix. M. Publisher Pan Books Year 1989 ISBN 0-330-30253-1 Description Superbly illustrated, it gives brief details on cultivation and native habitat. ].