Wall Germander, whose Latin name is 'Teucrium chamaedrys', is from the family of ballibabagiller. Its homeland is the Mediterranean. It grows easily in almost every region of our country. In some regions, it is also known as Spleen Grass, Oak Grass, Bitter Slow Grass, Mayasıl Grass, Mary's Grass, Earth Oak, Acorns, Privates, Kumacu Grass. It is a bushy perennial herbaceous plant.
Celandine, whose Latin name is 'Herba chelidonii', is from the poppy family. Its homeland is Europe and North Anatolia. It grows in Marmara, Black Sea and Central Anatolia regions of our country. It prefers wet and shady places. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with beautiful yellow flowers in April and May.
Cherry, whose Latin name is 'Cerasus avium', is from the rose family. Its homeland is the Caspian Sea and North East Anatolia. Its homeland in our country is known as Giresun. It is a perennial herb that sheds its leaves in winter and blooms in pink and white before its leaves in spring. Depending on the region and the type of tree, the cherry fruit ripens between the end of April and the beginning of July. Cherry is a round-shaped, fleshy, juicy, slightly fibrous, delicious, and pleasantly flavored fruit. Cherry is eaten fresh and is used in cakes, ice creams, and other types of desserts.
Cinchona, whose Latin name is 'Cinchona Pubescens', is from the root dye family. It is a native tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest. It is native to Peru and Bolivia. As an industrial plant, it is grown in tropical countries such as Java, South India, Colombia, Ceylon, Guatemala, Cameroon, and Congo. The shape of its leaves resembles an egg. It is a perennial herb with sharp scented and white flowers.
Its Latin name is 'Linum usitatissimum' which means 'very medicinal plant'. Flax is from the flax family. Its homeland is Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Iraq. Today, it is also grown as a cultural plant in Europe, Asia, North and South of America. In June and August, it enlivens the summer with its silky-soft, liberating azure or unique yellow flowers. Fiber and oil are classified as flax. It can easily grow in almost any type of soil. It is planted periodically as summer and autumn linen in Anatolia.
Flax, whose Latin name is 'Linum usitatissimum' meaning 'very medicinal plant', is from the family of flaxaceae. Its homeland is Turkey, Egypt, Syria and Iraq. Today, it is also grown as a cultural plant in Europe, Asia, North and South of America. In June and August, it enlivens the summer with its silky-soft, liberating azure or unique yellow flowers. Fiber and oil are classified as flax. It can easily grow in almost any type of soil. It is planted periodically as summer and autumn linen in Anatolia.
Thyme, whose Latin name is “Thymus”, is from the family of honeybabagiller. Its homeland is the Mediterranean. It grows easily in almost every region of our country. There are more than 350 species. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown easily on arid hills and mountain foothills and is known for its beautiful scent. It is one of the most famous spices in world cuisine.
Valerian, whose Latin name is "Valeriana Officinalis", is from the valerian family. Since all cats like the sickening smell of the roots, they got this name because they dig the soil and remove the root of the plant. It grows in humid regions of all Europe, central Asia, and Japan. In our country, it grows mostly in Bursa-Uludağ and in the wet meadows of Eastern Anatolia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that produces magnificent white or light pink flowers.
It is from a family of borage, whose Latin name is called "Symphytum officinale". Its homeland is Eurasia. It grows in North Anatolia in our country. It especially likes sunny, moist, and nitrogen-rich areas. Its roots resemble a cage, and its leaves resemble a donkey's ear. For this reason, it is also known as donkey ear in some regions. It is a perennial herb that blooms throughout the summer.
Dandelion, whose Latin name is 'Taraxacum officinale', is from the daisy family. It grows almost all over the world, all over Europe, North America and Asia. Although it is mostly grown in the Aegean and Marmara regions in our country, it is possible to come across it frequently in Anatolia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow in meadows and on the shores of fields in April and May. In some regions, it is also known as Güneyik, Çıtlık, Arslandisi, Radika.
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