Roots Revealed
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Roots Revealed
Tulips: The Journey from Mountain Wildflower to Global Icon
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What better way to start the new year with the flower that represents fresh starts? Today we're looking at the tulip-a sign of hope and renewal.
When you imagine a tulip, you likely think of the Netherlands, but its path to becoming a Dutch icon involves empires, continents, and a midnight robbery.
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