Turkish tulips have a charm that is so distinctive and full of beauty. This is a native plant from Turkey since starting in 1000. During the Ottoman Sultanate, its existence had quite an important role.

During the leadership of Sultan Ahmed III there were special people who were tasked with cultivating them. Even the leadership of the council was a chairman of the arrest with the task of giving quality value and name.

Only the best quality flowers can be included in the list. In order to enter into the list there are various standards both in terms of high and flower petals. In addition, the shape of a strand between strands also affects the assessment.

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Interesting facts of Turkish tulips

Not only offers such a beautiful appearance, this flower also has a variety of interesting facts. Tulips are one type of plant quite popular and beautiful with many colors and shapes. Here are some interesting facts from this beautiful plant:

1.      Turkish culture symbol

This plant is part of the arts as well as the culture of the State of Türkiye. Even since the 12th century, plants are useful as handicraft decoration motifs. In the Ottoman Empire period, flowers became very popular.

Even because of its beauty, many inspires from various works of art such as paintings, poetry, to fatwas. In some places such as rugs, carpets, and palace decorations have motifs in the form of tulips.

Even because it is attached to the culture of the Turkish state is drawn in various other important items such as clothing, coins, and so on. This is because this flower has gone through a long process based on Turkish civilization.

Even during the Sultanate of Turkish Tulip Ottoman Flowers became a plant throughout the city. Until in the end, it became a symbol of the city. With more diverse types through cultivation, even one of the eras of the Kingdom is famous as the era of the tulip.

2.      Has a historical value

For its own discovery, the first time in the Anatolian region and the Pamir Mountains. Before becoming a cultivation plant like now, it used to be only wild plants. Then in the 12th century, the Anatolian society began to cultivate.

Turkish tulips are an important symbol in many items and patterns of decoration. Even the motives are engraved on various handicrafts. In the 15th century, its popularity reached the European region, even entered the Dutch territory.

In the Netherlands, its popularity became very high and of economic value. During the Ottoman reign, this plant became a diplomatic relationship with the Dutch.

3.      Has a different meaning for each color

Each color of the type of flower has a different meaning. Like if the color is red, it has a meaning as a symbol of love and strong ambitions. While white, give meaning as sincerity or purity.

If the color is yellow, then it becomes a symbol of friendship and feeling of joy. Other colors such as purple are a sign of romance or luxury. While Turkish tulips have a scarcity.

Besides having a different meaning in each color, the existence of motifs also gives its own meaning. All meanings or symbols are based on the customs and traditions of the Turkish community itself.

4.      Many types

The next fact of the tulip flower, besides having many color variants, is also a variety of varieties or types. Even one of the most famous types of origin place is famous as a bride and groom.

For the total number of the best species in the world, around 167. Of these, 20 of them can only live in Türkiye. Therefore, if you want to feel the beauty directly can only visit this country.

During spring, flowers will bloom very diverse and colorful. Moreover, this plant is famous for its beauty. Its beauty is even known to the world with several countries using it as a symbol of the country.

As the first country to have this beautiful plant, Türkiye spread it to all corners of the world. In addition to its very diverse types, Turkish tulips are very popular, especially in its beauty.

The beauty of the plant lies in the petals and shapes. When spring in Istanbul, flowers will bloom so that it presents beautiful and amazing views.

At that time, everyone can watch her beauty with a variety of different colors. In some Istanbul areas, its existence is a special attraction when entering spring, which is around April.

Tulips have a long history from the beginning to be one of the native plants of Türkiye to spread throughout the world. During the reign of the Ottoman Sultanate, Turkish tulips even became a symbol of state relations with the Netherlands.

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