Tulipa lownei, blooming in Mt Hermon Heights (2000-2100m.). The flowers open only around 11AP and stay open till the evening. This tulip is closely related to the Turkish Tulipa humilis.
Dr Ori Fragman-Sapir (May 28, 2007)
Head Scientist
The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Giv'at Ram, 91904, Jerusalm, Israel
Tel. +972-52-4472401, Fax. +972-3-5182842