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Endemism is based on the principle that a species is restricted to a defined geographic location, habitat type, or specific island and does not occur naturally outside that area.【1】 Endemic species, of critical importance in plant taxonomy and plant geography, provide fundamental scientific data for understanding habitat fragmentation, historical migration routes, and the origins of floras.Endemic Taxa and Evolutionary ClassificationEndemic plants are primarily classified into two main groups ac

Sütçüler Kekik Yağı is a volatile oil registered as a geographical indication under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, derived exclusively from an endemic plant cultivated only in the provinces of Isparta and Antalya. This product, registered on 06.02.2024, is produced by distilling the above-ground parts of Sütçüler oregano, scientifically known as Origanum minutiflorum, a species within the genus Origanum.Because the product can only be obtained from plants grown within the defined geographi

Ilıca Sığırkuyruğu (Verbascum cilicium), a perennial herbaceous species belonging to the Scrophulariaceae (Figwort) family. It is one of the endemic plant species of Türkiye, naturally occurring in rocky and dry habitats around Şanlıurfa in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Basal leaves are rosette-shaped and densely pubescent; the stem is erect and terminates in flower spikes. Flowers are typically yellow and exhibit actinomorphic symmetry. This species possesses morphological and anatomical ad

The Muş tulip (Tulipa armena Boiss.) is an endemic plant species naturally found in the eastern regions of Türkiye, particularly in and around the Muş province. Belonging to the Liliaceae family, this species thrives under specific ecological conditions and has a limited geographical distribution. Due to its distinct morphological and taxonomic characteristics, T. armena has been the subject of various scientific studies. Furthermore, it is listed among the plant species under legal protection.D

The Hairy Bellflower is an endemic plant found only in Türkiye. It is recognized by its purplish-blue bell-shaped flowers and foliage covered in fine hairs. The flowers are beautifully shaped like bells.Characteristics of the Plant-Its height ranges from 15 to 40 cm.-Its flowers are purple or lilac in color.-Its leaves and stem are covered in hairs.-Flowering occurs from late April to mid-May.Where Does It Grow?-It grows exclusively in the Dilek Peninsula–Big Menderes Delta National Park in Aydı

Piyan çiçeği is a species belonging to the genus Thermopsis within the subfamily Papilionoideae of the Fabaceae (legume) family. The genus Thermopsis is represented by approximately 25 species in the mountainous humid regions of Central Asia and North America. In the flora of Türkiye, the only native representative of this genus is Thermopsis turcica.The species was first introduced to the scientific community in 1983 by Kit Tan, Vural and Küçüködük. Although some studies have proposed classifyi

Edirne white cheese is a traditional white cheese variety produced from the milk of sheep, goats, and cattle that graze on the endemic vegetation of the natural deltas surrounding the Tunca, Meriç, Arda, and Ergene rivers in Edirne province. The product has been officially registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under the designation “Place of Origin” and was granted protection on 23 October 2007 under Registration No. 93.Product Description and Distinctive CharacteristicsEdirne wh

Halfeti Karagülü (Rosa chinensis L. cv. Louis XIV) is an endemic ornamental plant that blooms with deep red flowers approaching black, and can only grow under the natural conditions specific to the Halfeti district of Şanlıurfa province in Türkiye. Its color and fragrance are uniquely shaped by the microclimatic factors and calcareous soil structure of its native region. In addition to its aesthetic and botanical characteristics, the flower holds cultural symbolic value. The product has been reg

Gölbaşı Sevgi Çiçeği, scientifically known as Centaurea tchihatcheffii, is an endemic ornamental plant that grows naturally only in the Gölbaşı district of Ankara. This species attracts attention with its vibrant red, pink and purple flowers that bloom in spring and holds a special place both for the conservation of biological diversity and for symbolizing regional identity. Among the public, it is also known as the “prophet flower” or “yanardöner çiçek” due to its color-changing structure in re