A tulip named after the city Lyon is part of the ‘Ninetynine Tulips collection’.
Lyon, situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, was an important European trading center during the Renaissance.
The city is renowned for its contribution to the silk industry and has always exuded an aura of refinement and elegance over the centuries. The tulip “Lyon” reflects these characteristics with its refined appearance and stately demeanor.
It is possible that the namesake of this tulip had a special connection to the city of Lyon, or that there was a feature of the flower that evoked memories of the city. Like many aspects of history, the precise connection between the flower and the city remains a mystery. Nevertheless, the “Lyon” tulip with its unknown past adds a touch of mystery to our collection.
If you have any clues or insights about the history of the ‘Lyon,’ please don’t hesitate to let us know. Together, we can unravel the secrets of this fascinating tulip.
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The theme for the 99 NFT tulips for the “Lyon” is ‘majistic’, an ode to the refined appearance and stately demeanor that characterize both the city of Lyon and this tulip.
Ninetynine Tulips 