tulip
Unicode: 1F337
Description
A pink or white flower with a green stem and leaves, commonly known as a tulip.
Group:
Animals & Nature > plant-flower
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents beauty, spring, new beginnings, or a gift of affection. Can also convey elegance and grace.
Backstory
The tulip emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Tulips originated in Central Asia and were hugely popular in the Ottoman Empire before being introduced to Europe, where they became famous during the 'Tulip Mania' in the Netherlands in the 17th century.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating spring: 'Finally, spring is here! 🌷'
- Wishing someone well: 'Sending you beautiful thoughts on your special day 🌷'
- Decorating a message: 'My garden is blooming! 🌷🌸🌹'
- Expressing freshness or beauty: 'What a refreshing view! 🌷'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with spring, Easter, and symbols of perfect love or declaration of love, especially red tulips. Yellow tulips can symbolize cheerful thoughts.
East Asian culture:
May be seen as a symbol of beauty and luxury, especially in Japan where they are popular garden flowers, but do not carry the same deep symbolic weight as in some Western cultures related to love.
Netherlands:
Strongly associated with the national identity, history, and economy. Represents prosperity and the country's floral heritage.