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(syn. Eduardoregelia heterophylla). Stems 5-10cm high, sometimes to 15cm, often purple-brown flushed. Leaves two only. Flowers to 3cm long, brownish-purple to maroon in bud opening rich yellow, the tepals arching outwards. Central Asia, especially the Tien Shan, in alpine meadows. The presence of a neck or short style on the ovary but no stem bracts puts it halfway between the genus Amana and Tulipa, hence the generic synonym above.
