Tulipa sp.
Family: Liliaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Tulipa sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Liliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Rosa: Tulipa has 6 petals and simple leaves; Rosa has 5 petals and compound pinnate leaves.; vs Freesia: Tulipa has cup-shaped upright flowers; Freesia has tubular flowers in one-sided horizontal spikes.; vs Eschscholzia: Tulipa has 6 petals and parallel-veined leaves; Eschscholzia has 4 petals and finely divided leaves.; vs Hemerocallis: Tulipa has 2-6 alternate stem leaves; Hemerocallis has all leaves clustered at base.; vs Sparaxis: Tulipa has round stems and basal stamens; Sparaxis has flattened stems and versatile anthers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulipa sp. native to California?
No. Tulipa sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Tulipa sp. belong to?
Tulipa sp. is in the Liliaceae family, genus Tulipa.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.