The most famous flowers and plants in Turkey
Turkey is one of the most important plant regions in the world. Moreover, Turkey is home to more than 9,000 flower species, one-third of which are native. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the most famous flowers and plants in Turkey.
An introduction:
Turkey has a hugely varied landscape. Many flowers cultivated in gardens around the world originated from Turkish cultivars. In addition, one of Turkey’s major export industries is flower bulbs. In Turkey, flowers and plants have been used for medicinal, culinary and landscaping purposes throughout history. There are many popular flowers and plants in Turkey, and in this article, we will mention the most important of them.
The most famous flowers and plants in Turkey:
Lily:
Lily is one of the important plants in Turkey that has many medical benefits. Moreover, it has 430 different species in the country.
This plant is usually seen at altitudes between 500 and 2,000 meters. They bloom in early May and June. Its leaves are stripy and flat.
Sage, aloe vera, and lily of the valley are varieties belonging to the lily family.
Roses:
Turkey is one of the countries that contains many different varieties of roses. Moreover, Turkey is a major world exporter of the beloved rose. Furthermore, Turkey contains a quarter of the roses found in the wild on the planet.
Roses are used regularly in dessert, perfume and for cosmetic purposes.
Saffron:
It is one of the most famous flowers and plants in Turkey. Moreover, Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Due to the “saffron” that is extracted from it, which requires high precision and skill in picking it.
About 35 species of it grow in the Turkish state. Furthermore, Turkey has an entire town aptly named Safranbolu after the saffron that is grown there.
Saffron has many uses in food preparation and many medical treatments.
Tulip:
Tulip is one of the ancient flowers that belong to the Ottoman Empire. Moreover, it is the national flower of the Republic of Turkey.
It is planted in the first days of the fall season and blooms in the spring.
Furthermore, it is available in a huge variety of bright colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, black, purple, orange, bi-colors, and multi-colors.
Many hand-made embroidered and woven garments by women, carpets, tiles and miniatures had tulip designs or shapes. In addition, this flower has gained great economic importance in all countries of the world.
Sweetgum:
The Turkish sweetgum is part of the Liquidambar orientalis genus native to the Eastern Mediterranean; Where they grow in floodplains, valleys and stream banks.
These trees have a lifespan of 300 years and they can grow 35 to 40 meters in height (around 115 feet to around 131 feet).
Esper oak:
It is spread in Anatolia and Yozgat. This oak species can grow up to approximately 6-7 meters in length with very short petioles.
Kazdağı Fir:
Only be seen in Kazdağı (Mount Ida). Kazdağı Fir can grow up to 30 meters in length. The cones on the top of the Kazdağı Fir, whose leaves are flat, can reach approximately 20 cm in length.
Gladiolus Anatolius:
Generally found in the Mediterranean and Aegean Regions. Anatolian Gladiolus is a very delicate endemic plant, and it is at risk of extinction due to rapid decline.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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