Photos: World's most unusual tulip varieties

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Those April showers have been good for something: Tulips are blooming across Canada.

Here are some things you probably know:

  • Spring is here.

  • That means tulip season has arrived.

  • Tulips come in a variety of shapes and colours, and they are beautiful.

Here are some things you may not know:

  • There are more than 3,000 tulip varieties.

  • Some of those varieties don't look anything like your standard "tulip".

We've assembled a list of some of the more unusual tulip varieties, for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy!

CRISPA TULIP

GETTY IMAGES crispa tulip

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KAUFMANNIANA TULIP

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DOUBLE TULIP

GETTY IMAGES double tulip

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BLACK PARROT TULIP

GETTY IMAGES black parrot tulip

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FLAME TULIP

GETTY IMAGES - flame tulip

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RAINBOW TULIP

GETTY IMAGES - rainbow tulip

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REVERSE TULIP

GETTY IMAGES reverse tulip

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