Origin Of Tulips

Tulips are strongly associated with The Netherlands because of the country’s long history of cultivating and trading flowers. The country has been growing this flower since the 16th century and it has even become one of the national symbols of the country.

Plus, the Dutch are famous for their tulip fields, which bloom in the spring and attract tourists from around the world. However, tulips aren’t native to The Netherlands; it is, in fact, originated in Turkey and Central Asia. A visitor to the Asian nation fell in love with the plant and brought one home, cultivating and preserving the plant.