The tulip poplar is a tree, but most people think that it’s is a flower when they hear the name.  The Tulip poplar is a type of tree that has tulips on it.   A Tulip Poplar is attain by a red cardinal.  A Tulip Poplar is used to make wood to make other things with.  The scientific name for a Tulip poplar is (Liriodendron.)