Turkey’s geography is in a very beautiful location. Due to the fact that this geography is so convenient, many parts of our country are surrounded by greenery. Of course, there are a thousand and one different kinds of plants and endemic plants in this greenery.
Endemic plants of their own species the rarest examples we can say. Aside from just being grown somewhere in the world one-of-a-kind They are very valuable and at the same time beautiful. Care must be taken to preserve such plants and not to deplete their species.
Although we see less green in today’s conditions compared to the past, there are still many forests etc. The land continues to preserve its beauty. Of course, in many places endemic plants continues to breed. Alright what is this endemic plant And why is it called an endemic plant?
What is an endemic plant?
The name endemic comes from the Greek word “endemos” (indigenos). Endemic plant is a general name given to special plants that grow only in one part of the world and Turkey is about up to 3000 endemic plants is hosting. In other words, 30% of the plants in Turkey are endemic.
We can say that the reason why Turkey is home to so many endemic plants is the benefits of its geographical location, first and foremost. It is suitable for the formation of endemic plants, thanks to its suitability for all four seasons, its richness in precipitation, and the abundance of mountainous and rugged lands. a suitable ecosystem can occur. Some of these endomic plants are as follows:
10 endemic plants growing in Turkey:
- Pulley Oak
- Sweetgum Tree
- Ispir Oak
- Datça Date
- Kazdagi Fir
- Anatolian Gladiolus
- Inverted Tulip
- Antalya Crocus
- lilies
- King Fern
Pulley Oak
The most common regions are Konya, Afyon, Isparta and Kütahya provinces. their wood is valuable It is an accepted tree species. It is generally used in the production of furniture covering and parquet.
Sweetgum Tree
The sweetgum tree is mostly seen around Muğla and Fethiye in Turkey. The sweetgum tree resembling a sycamore length of 20 meters may take as long. In some regions Log Tree also known as
Ispir Oak
İspir Oak is a species that can be seen throughout Yozgat, Kastamonu and Eastern Anatolia. The length of this oak species, which has very short petioles, is approximately up to 6-7 meters may be prolonged.
Datça Date
It is a plant that grows in Teke Peninsula and Datça. The fruits of the Datça Date tree, which is 10-15 meters tall on average, are 1.5 cm long and have yellow-brown color tones. Datça date palm trees adversely affected by strong winds. They usually manage to survive in deep valleys.
Kazdagi Fir
This species can only be seen in Kazdağı. length of about 30 meters may take as long. The cones on the top of Kazdağı Fir, whose leaves are flat, can reach approximately 20 cm in length. It is a species that loves moist soils and grows rapidly in suitable conditions.
Anatolian Gladiolus
Anatolian gladiolus, which are generally seen in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions, are seen in Turkish pine forests and maquis in spring and summer. A lot Anatolian gladiolus, a delicate endemic plantis a plant that has faced the risk of extinction due to rapid decline.
Inverted Tulip
This type of flower, which can be found in almost every region of Anatolia, is mostly grown in Hakkari and Van regions. 6 leaves on each branch Inverted Tulip grows up to 70 cm in length. It is usually seen at altitudes between 1000-3000 meters.
Antalya Crocus
Antalya Crocus, as its name suggests, is a species that grows only in Antalya. It is found scattered in scattered quercus forests. It blooms and retains its flowers from October to December. Generally around 1000 meters It can be seen on elevations and can give new shoots from the same root for years.
lilies
There are 430 different species in Turkey. lilies They are most commonly seen in Manisa. This plant, which is an endemic species, is generally seen between 500 and 2000 altitudes. They bloom in early May and June. The leaves are striped and flat. Squid, aloe and lily-of-the-valley belong to the lily family.
King Fern
It is seen in moist soils in our country, especially in the Black Sea Region. Stream banks, moist meadows and swamps are the most common environments. The branches formed by the leaves 4-6 cm long are between 1-2 meters long. They begin to mature in July and August. perennial plants is in the group.