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Elaeagnus angustifolia, commonly known as iğde, is a plant species that grows across a wide geographic range and attracts attention due to its diverse ecological characteristics. This species occurs naturally in various regions of Türkiye and is particularly known for its adaptation to arid and semi-arid climatic conditions. Iğde is regarded as an ecologically and economically significant plant, with potential uses ranging from its wood structure to its fruits and leaves. In this context, the mo

The baobab tree (Adansonia genus) is a thick-trunked long-lived and majestic tree species native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa Madagascar and Australia. In particular the Adansonia digitata species is regarded as a multipurpose resource both biologically and culturally. These trees are notable for their monumental trunks durability water storage capacity and their traditional medicinal nutritional and ecological functions. Several species are threatened due to climate change habita

Violet (Viola spp.) is a large plant genus belonging to the family Violaceae, comprising approximately 600 species worldwide. This genus is commonly found in temperate climate regions and is cultivated both in natural habitats and as an ornamental plant in horticultural settings. Violets hold significance in botanical research due to their morphological diversity, ecological adaptability, and taxonomic variation.Morphological Characteristics and Floral Biology General Plant StructureSpecies of t

Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a plant species belonging to the Theaceae family, naturally growing especially in the temperate regions of East Asia and widely used worldwide as an ornamental plant. It holds a significant place in botanical research due to its morphological diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and ecological adaptations.Morphological Characteristics and Flower BiologyGeneral Plant StructureCamellia japonica typically grows as an evergreen shrub or small tree ranging from 1.5 t

Spotted Skink (Chalcides ocellatus), is one of the most widespread species in the Scincidae family and has a broad distribution across the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. This species is described as an organism with high ecological tolerance due to its ability to thrive in both natural and human-modified seminatural habitats. Generally found in stony, shrubby, and sandy terrains, Chalcides ocellatus has been observed at elevations ranging from lowlands up