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Lavender is a perennial that will last for several years under the right conditions. Because of its Mediterranean origin, lavender loves blazing hot sun and dry soil. If your lavender doesn’t thrive, it’s most likely due to overwatering, too much shade, and high humidity levels.  Growing lavender is easy and rewarding. Lavender can be grown in garden beds or in pots. To grow lavender successfully it needs well-drained soil and full sun. In arid climates lavender grows well as a perennial, but in humid climates it is often grown as an annual.

Noemi Juričić, High school Mate Blažine Labin

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Snowdrop is another cute flower that grows in Sincik/Adıyaman. Snowdrop flower, which belongs to the daffodil family, is a species of bulbous plant. It is a flower that can grow anywhere. It is usually grown in the Eastern Mediterranean countries, England and America.Snowdrop flower likes soils with high mineral content and they do not want water.It is a flower that can withstand a temperature of 15 degrees. It is an enormous flower that can bloom in water when enough opportunities are provided. It begins to bloom in January and remains flowering until the end of March.When the necessary care conditions are provided for the snowdrop flower, it can remain without shedding its flowers for 3 months. Snowdrop flower has more than one meaning. Compared to many flowers, because it blooms in winter, it symbolizes that the person is special when given as a gift. Another meaning is that it has become a symbol of patience and sacrifice when it comes out of the ground when it smells while waiting for snow to fall. In addition, it includes the meaning of "I am pleased with what comes from you" to the person who is gifted with its bent stance resembling pearl earrings.
photographed by Fatma Zehra Y./SİNCİK AİHL/TURKEY

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Iris ensata is an erect rhizomatous herbaceous perennial growing to 80 cm (31 in) tall, with strap-shaped leaves. The flower, appearing in midsummer, is purple with a flash of yellow on the falls.[2] The bluish purple color of the flowers is an example of the copigmentationphenomenon. It is seen a clue for spring in our area.
Kübra AKKAYA/Sincik AİHL/turkey

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Persian speedwell is a non native annual in the figwort family (Schrophulariaceae). Other common names for Persian speedwell include birdseye speedwell and winter speedwell. It has prostrate stems with turned-up tips and spreads over the ground to form a dense groundcover, rooting at the lower nodes. The leaves and stems are covered with fine hairs. Leaves are oval to round and coarsely toothed, with short petioles. The lower leaves on the stem are opposite, while the upper leaves are alternate, with a flower in each axil. Flowers are about 1/4 inch wide, blue with deeper blue veins and white centers, and borne on long slender stalks. Fruits are flattened, with a notch at the top, and are surrounded by four persistent sepals. Like other members of the Scrophulariaceae family, speedwell flowers have an irregular corolla. Their corollas are saucer-shaped and are deeply and unequally four-lobed. Persian speedwell has single flowers in each leaf axil on the upper part of the stem.

Kübra AKKAYA/SAİHL/Turkey

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Laurel is a evergreen shrub or small tree. It is in the family Lauraceae. It is also called bay, bay laurel and bay tree. In croatian it is lovor. The plant can grow up to 18 m tall. It has a beautiful green crown of the tree. The plant is native to the  Mediterranean region. In Ancient Greece it was a simbol of honour. The leaves were made into a wreath and then placed on the heros head. The leaves are green and leathery. Today we use the pland as a decoration in our gardens, for cooking or for medicine. The leaves and the fruit are dried and used for cooking. They give a specific aroma to the food. Also laurel is used to make essential oils that help with cuts, burned spots and sprains.

Lucia Leovac, The High school of Mate Blažine,  Croatia

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German chamomile is a herb that is native to southern and eastern Europe. Matricaria chamomilla is a member of the Asteraceae family, native to southern and eastern Europe. Today the plant can be found on all continents. It has a branched, erect and smooth stem, which grows to a height of 15–60 cm. The herb smells slightly like apple, and is popular throughout the world. The name "chamomile" is Greek for "Earth apple". Do not confuse German chamomile with Roman chamomile.

People use German chamomile for diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), anxiety, and excessive crying in infants (colic). Some people also use German chamomile for insomnia, mouth sores, hemorrhoids, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In foods and beverages, German chamomile is used as flavouring.
In manufacturing, German chamomile is used in cosmetics, soaps, and mouthwashes.

Gloria Kiršić, The High school of Mate Blažine Labin, Croatia

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Iris pseudopallida is an endemic plant in Croatia.
It has flat and curved leaves that can grow up to 35 cm long and up to 3 cm wide. It has a thin stem that can grow up to between 60 – 100 cm. The stems hold between 3 to 8 flowers trough May and June. Its petals can be in shades of violet, mauve, lavender, purple, yellow or white.
It grows on rocks, dry meadows and pastures, above 600 m above sea level. It has large colonies of plants, but they may be under risk from collection.

Lara Ferjančić, The High school of Mate Blažine Labin, Croatia

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Basil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints).Basil is an annual, or sometimes perennial, herb used for its leaves. Depending on the variety, plants can reach heights of between 30 and 150 cm. Its leaves are richly green and ovate, but otherwise come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes depending on cultivar. Its flowers are small and white, and grow from a central inflorescence that emerges from the central stem atop the plant. It is mostly used in culinary but also for seeds and in folk medicine practices.

Samra Mrkaljević, The High school of Mate Blažina, Croatia

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The rose that grows from the bush known as rosebush, is one of the most renowned and sown flowers in the entire planet. Since time immemorial, they have been born in gardens that, with their presence, become more beautiful. The first of them was generated in Asian lands at least five thousand years ago, although in its wild configuration it is even more ancestral. Researchers have found fossils of this plant that date back 35 million years.

Vitória Silva, Vilela Basic and Secundary School (Portugal)

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Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L. Plantaginaceae)
Plantain is a plant 10-30 cm tall. The inflorescence is formed on a long stalk and the flowers are small, white to pale brown. The fruit is brown in color, and the seed is in a capsule. Plantain is a safe plant. It is traditionally used in the treatment of coughs, healing of the skin, ailments of the digestive system as a means of relieving the burning sensation in the stomach. The interesting thing about plantain is that plantain seeds contain a lot of mucus, and are both nutritionally useful as a prophet and as a very mild laxative and mucus to protect the gastric mucosa.

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In the photograph we have an Orchid present, and the scientific name is Orchidaceae. This photo was taken at my grandmother's house.
This plant needs to be very careful, namely indirect sun exposure, substrates that maintain humidity and good ventilation. The best climate for this flower is the spring time, as it is during this time that it blooms. Orchids, despite being tropical flowers, can never be watered too often as they run the risk of drying out.

Carlos, Vilela Basic and Secundary School (Portugal)

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Centaurea ragusina L. - Dubrovnik Rabbit 

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Centaurea ragusina L. - Dubrovnik Rabbit 

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Dubrovnik rabbit is a rare endemic species and it has been protected since the year of 1969. An interesting and a significant endemic plant is currently well represented on the central Dalmatian islands, known from several sites, but often with a small population in the coastal part of the Adriatic . It grows in the vicinity of Cavtat, as well as on the islands: Kornati, Dugi otok, Ciovo, Solta, Brac, Hvar, Vis, Bisevo, Brusnik, Svec, Kamik, Palagruza, Lastovo, Mljet, Lokrum, Mrkan and Bobara. Its natural habitats are cracks in vertical rocks, regularly with south-southwest exposure. It grows exceptionally well on rocks far away from the sea and it grows in the range of the community. Dubrovnik rabbit is propagated by a seed, but rarely shows a tendency to increase its population.

Mate Griparić, The High School of Mate Blažine Labin, Croatia

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Newroz Flower/ Nevruz Çiçeği/ Iris Persica

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Newroz Flower/ Nevruz Çiçeği/ Iris Persica

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One of the flowers that grows in Adıyaman is the newroz flower, the harbinger of spring. The original word for Newroz comes from the ancient Persian language. The meaning of Newroz is "new day / sunshine". Records with the term Newroz for the first time in history, M.S. It is the records of the Persian Empire in the 2nd century.Newroz flower had many meanings in all nations in the past states. has been celebrated as. Newroz, the harbinger of spring, is the symbol of vitality, freshness and youth in the Turkish world. In some regions, nevruz flowers were dried in books or notebook pages and kept in homes, believing that they bring good luck. The hand-on-waist girl motif, which is common in carpet and rug weaving, is also a newroz flower motif. In architecture, especially in Seljuk architecture, it is generally used as single and quadruple motifs. Almost everywhere in Anatolia, it has a green body that can grow up to 1.5 meters in spring, and green and thick leaves that can grow up to 50 cm. After being fed with rain in March and February, it opens its beautiful flower and emits a very nice fragrance. The most common color is blue. It is a shallow rooted plant species. It is a perennial flower. It grows in colder and humid places compared to other flower types. It is rarely a lumpy weed. It is a cut plant as it is a long-lasting plant. There are many types and this flower belongs to the iris family.
photographed by  Mervenur Y.
SİNCİK AİHL /TURKEY

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 Italian bugloss/italyan sığır dili/ Anchusa azurea	

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 Italian bugloss/italyan sığır dili/ Anchusa azurea	

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It is one of the interesting flowers that grows in Sincik/Adıyaman. It is also known as cattle tail. often cultivated for its bright, typically blue, flowers. The red substance in the root of a variety is used in the dyeing industry. Of these, Italian cattle tongue is grown as an ornamental plant in parks. Flowering occurs from April to July.They usually have a life span of two years, and bloom bright yellow in June and August and are 20-150 centimeters tall. More and more are found on the roadsides and in uncultivated places. Its flowers contain essential oil and glycoside. Blossom is used as an expectorant and breast softener. Saponin substance is found in the seeds of some species and this substance has a toxic effect on fish. Therefore, it is widely used in fishing. The leaves of the plant are used as diaphoretic, expectorant and diuretic. Turkey has much wealth in terms of the types of anchusa azurea. There are 200 species on average.
photographed by Esma Nur P.
SİNCİK AİHL/TURKEY

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almond blossom /badem çiçeği / prunus dilcus

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almond blossom /badem çiçeği / prunus dilcus

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Enchanting with its pleasant scent and beauty, the almond flower is one of the plants that grow in Sincik/Adıyaman.It is a small tree and reaches a length of 4–9 m. . The flowers are generally white or light pink, 5 petals and 3–5 cm in diameter. It opens in early spring before the leaves. The wild form of almond grows in Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan in the Mediterranean region. Archaeologically, almonds are among the fruits found in Tutankhamon's tomb (around 1325 BC). Global almond production is approximately 1.5 million tons. Greece, China, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Syria, Turkey and the United States is one of the main manufacturers. It requires a hot, warm climate, it is very resistant to drought. It does not like humid weather and cold wind. Almonds are mostly grown with vaccines. Some varieties also reproduce by seeds. Saplings lay fruit at the age of 3-4. It has a lifespan of 40-50 years. The outer shell of the ripe fruit dries up and opens. The meaning of the almond flower, which has a very beautiful color and fragrance, is as beautiful as itself. The meaning of the almond flower, which can be put into bunches and bouquets and stored in a vase for a long time, I hope our love will continue. It is a kind of flower that symbolizes the continuation of love and the hope attached to it.
photographed by  Esma Nur P.
SİNCİK AİHL/TURKEY

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LAVANDER (Lavandula augostifolia)
Lavender (lat. Lavandula augustifolia) is a perennial plant that grows in the form of a small hemispherical shrub. It smells divine. A real lavender bush can be 40 to 60 centimeters high and 80 to 120 centimeters wide. It has a woody and forked root that penetrates deep into the soil and a thick, woody and short stem that begins to branch from the root neck. The leaves are narrow, gray-green in color, entire edges and covered with hairs on the reverse. The flowers of lavender are blue or purple, and the fruit is a kalavac that contains four egg-shaped seeds. It has medicinal purposes.
Ariana Aliu- student of High School Mate Blazina Labin

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This is a fragrant violet (lat. Viola odorata), a wild plant and a carrier of spring, which you must have already discovered in your garden or in a nearby park.
Violets blooms in March and April, and are recognizable by its flowers, mostly dark purple in color and heart-shaped leaves. Violet also has a sweet scent. This delicate flower has been a source of inspiration for centuries because of its colors - Greek rulers used its specific color as a symbol of excellence and nobility, Christianity as a sign of penance. Its purpose is not only aesthetic but also healing. Violet tea is known to be a reliable aid in diseases of the entire respiratory system.
Gioia Kos - student
The High School of Mate Blazina Labin, Croatia

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Istrian bellflower (Campanula istriaca), a herbaceous plant from por. bellflower (Campanulaceae), an Istrian-Kvarner endemic. It is spread on the same. coast of Istria (Plomin, Sisol, Brseč), and on Cres, Krk, Plavnik, Rab, Pag and near Jablanac and in the vicinity of the foothills of Velebit.Inhabits cracks in coastal rocks in the endemic community Campanulo-Centaureetum dalmaticae. The leaves of the Istrian bell tower are serrated, relatively soft and tender, but overgrown with deciduous hairs, which probably helps protect the plant from excessive drying and strong sunlight that directs its rays directly into the cliffs. Like other bellflowers, the plant contains white milky sap, and the underground parts are somewhat thickened and fleshy. These are also a kind of adaptation to drought conditions. The Istrian bell tower is often overgrown and resists the most exposed parts of rocky coastal cliffs in the bora, where it is sometimes exposed to salt, which is especially pronounced during the bora, when the sea "clogs" and its blows spread to the islands. The Istrian bell tower can be grown from seed (for which a special permit must be obtained because it is a protected taxon), but it takes a lot of effort to germinate. It naturally spread to the walls of some ancient Kvarner towns from the cliffs at the foot or in the surroundings and thus became a kind of decoration of the settlement.

Frančeska Licul-student,The High school of Mate Blazine Labin, Croatia

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Velebit degenia is one of the most famous plants in Croatia, and comes from the plant family Brassicaceae.  It is an endemic plant called Degenia velebitica, characteristic of the area of ​​Velebit after which it got its name.Velebit degenia is a low perennial with a long root that facilitates its adhesion and sprouting from rocky mountain crevices.  The time of its flowering is the transition from spring to summer - May and June.
Natali Belušić, The High School of Mate Blažine Labin, Croatia

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Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow  or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe and North America. It has been introduced as a feed for livestock in New Zealand and Australia, where it is a common weed of both wet and dry areas, such as roadsides, meadows, fields and coastal places. Yarrow grows from sea level to 3,500 m in elevation. The plant commonly flowers from May to July. Common yarrow is frequently found in the mildly disturbed soil of grasslands and open forests. Active growth occurs in the spring.

Monika Tenčić,The High school of Mate Blazine Labin, Croatia

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Immortelle, Helichrysum italicum (Roth), is a flowering plant of the family Asteraceae. It is rich in oil that is used for different medicinal purposes and in fragrance industry. Immortelle grows in Istria and only the wild species is used for distillation as antipyretic, as a fungicide and in the pharmaceutical industry especially for the creams and perfumes. Because there are limitations on the collection of the Immortelle from the nature, and market demands are significant, the Immrotelle becomes increasingly interesting in the production of medicinal and aromatic herbs.

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Sage is a healing plant of the family Lamiaceae. Its flowers are dark purple and leaves are long, oval in shape. It grows naturally in the Mediterranean area, but has also been transplanted to many other areas around the world because of its numerous medicinal properties. For example, sage regulates fluid in the body and helps reduce depression. Also, it lowers blood sugar, increases insulin efficiency (for diabetics) and lowers blood pressure. Sage is one of the best medicines used for all inflammations and infections.

Alka Mileta, The High school of Mate Blažine Labin, Croatia

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Antalya is located in the Mediterranean Region. Bougainvillea flower, which is grown for ornamental purposes in  the Mediterranean region in general, is a type of flower that is often used for decorative purposes indoors and outdoors with its colorful structure. Named after French Admiral Louis Antoine de Bougainville, the flower has a variety of colors such as pink, purple, white and red.
Antalya AAİHL /ANTALYA,TURKEY

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Mint peppermint aka Mentha balsamea Wild is a hybrid mint between watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata), that is indigenous to Europe and the Middle East ( now it’s all over the world).  It was first described by Carl Line in 1753. Since then it has been used mostly for oil and flavouring e.g. peppermint tea or in combination with other herbs, ice-cream, candy (candy canes), fruit preserves, chewing gum, toothpaste, and as scents in various skin-care products and shampoo’s. The medical use for this herb is for internal cramps, spasms and stomach-intestinal tract. It usually grows in warm seasons like spring and summer and it blooms from June to September. Usually found in sunny places with slight shade.

Daria Bistričić, The High school of Mate Blažine Labin, Croatia

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I took a picture of this tree that was in my grandmother's gardem. The name of this species is michelia maudiae.
Michelia is a historical genus of flowering plants belonging to the Magnolia family (Magnoliaceae).

The Magnoliaceae are an ancient family. A primitive aspect of the Magnolia family is that their large, cup-shaped flowers lack distinct petals or sepals. The large non-specialized flower parts, resembling petals, are called tepals.

Michelia resemble Magnolia, but the blossoms of Michelia generally form clusters among the leaves, rather than singly at the branch ends as Magnolia does.

Today it is regarded as a synonym of Magnolia.
With this image it's evident that we've entered a new and beatiful season of the year: spring.

Márcia Leal, Vilela Basic and Secundary School, Portugal.

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In the photo below, we have a flower named Azalea.
Azalea is an extravagant plant for its colors. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron. The name derives from the Greek word "Azaleos" which means sterile and dry. This probably refers to the woody stems that the plant has. The first Azalea was grown in Japan. In the 18th century, the plant first appeared in Europe, where it quickly gained popularity, mainly thanks to its bright and beautiful flowers.Red, pink, white, purple and bicolor varieties, Azalea enjoys a wide variety of colors. It is not in vain that it is the symbol of beauty in abundance.

Diana Pacheco, Vilela Basic and Secundary School, Portugal.

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Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the wild daffodil, originated in western Europe. Ranging from France through Britain and Germany, the daffodil has a widespread distribution across Europe. Despite their main presence in western Europe, daffodils have moved throughout the continent, relying on varied habitats to claim as their own. In Great Britain, Narcissus pseudonarcissus flourishes in several large nature reserves, preserving the species from habitat destruction due to agriculture. Although wild daffodils grown primarily in Europe, they can be cultivated in gardens around the world, if given proper care.

The wild daffodil does not have a distinct preference for specific native habitats. This plant is known to grown in grasslands, forests, along riverbanks, and in rocky areas. It does not require a certain altitude for growth either, and has been found in various native habitats from low-lying marsh regions to high mountain crevices. The plant flowers in the springtime, and undergoes its dormant period during the summer, in the form of a bulb, which survives underground.

Samuel Pinto, Vilela Basic and Secundary School, Portugal.

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In this photo we have a "Pereira", a name called in Portugal, in english Pear Tree, full of flowers. Its scientific name is Pyrus communis.
Its flowers are produced in the spring, since this, we know that we are in the beginning of spring.
The flowers are white, small in size but which make the tree more beautiful.
Although the flowers are already appearing, the fruits only ripen in late summer or autumn, depending on the variety.
I found this fruit tree when I was taking a walk and I thought it was showing the beginning of spring.

Ana Ferreira, Vilela Basic and Secundary School, Portugal.

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I chose to take a picture of this flower from my garden to represent spring. Here the flower is known as “Flor de Arroz” in English “Flor deroz”. Its scientific name is Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius.

This flower is formed in a bush. The rosemary leaf Ozothamnus is native to southeastern Australia, Tasmania. Relatively robust, Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius is grown mainly in coastal areas where winters are mild. It is a strong and original plant, resistant to drought. It is also used in cut flowers.

Renata Teixeira, Vilela Basic and Secondary School, Portugal.

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In the photograph we have an orchid present, its scientific name being Green Orquidea Cymbidium. This photograph was taken at my home. This plant needs to be very careful, namely indirect sun exposure, substrates that maintain humidity and good ventilation.
This type of orchid is more resistant to cold, but the best climate for it is spring, being in this season that it blooms.
Summer watering should be done 2 or 3 times a week, due to its thick root.
Sara, Vilela Basic and Secundary School (Portugal).

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This photograph was taken near my house, in which we can see flowers named by Magnólias more specifically a liliiflora species, this being its common and scientific name. Adapted in softer and moist regions, it is a small tree (4m high) that blooms in early spring with flowers of purple and pink tones. They like acidic or neutral soils with abundant organic matter and abundant watering supplements when they are plants, which must be progressively reduced until the hottest weather arrives.

Viviana, Vilela Basic and Secondary School (Portugal)

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This photo was taken at my home in Portugal and is called Pessegueiro. The scientific name is Prunus persica. The flowering of this tree happens in the beginning of spring, with its flowers a pink or purple color. This tree needs well-drained, fertile soils with plenty of organic matter, it needs at least 6 or more hours of direct sunlight. Watering should be done only in dry summers, and should be intensified since the formation of fruit growth.
Maria, Vilela Basic and Secondary School (Portugal)

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This photo was taken at my grandmother´s house and we can see "jarros" or "copo de leite", the name of these flowers in Portugal. Its scientific name is "Zantedeschia aethiopica".
The flowering of this flower happens in spring and summer, but depending on the climate and soil conditions where the flower is, it can bloom all year round.
This flower needs a rich, moist ans fertilized soil, with good light. You can receive sunlight at least 4 hours a day. As for watering, it needs to be watered at least every other day, as it likes moist soil.

Catarina, Vilela Basic and Secondary School (Portugal).

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An important geofit in Adıyaman is Fritillaria imperialis L., known as the Weeping Bride or Reverse tulip (Sincik Tulip). This endemic bulbous plant has ecological demands similar to Adıyaman tulip. The height of this plant is 50 - 55 cm. and there are 4-5 flowers in each of the plants that started to bloom in mid-March. The Reverse Tulip, which grows in the higher parts of our district, has an important place in the flower bulb export of our country, which is 2.5-3 million dollars per year. In addition, these plants, which can be evaluated as landscape and cut flowers, have an important value for the economy of our city. In this respect, the gates of our district are open to all entrepreneurs.
Sincik Aihl/TURKEY

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Here we can see many camellias. In Portugal we named them from "camélia" or "japoneira".
These flowers were born in one of the trees in my grandmother's garden. She told me that the soil/substrate must be acidic because it influences the growth and coloring of leaves and flowers.
Her tree is in a place where it receives moderate direct light and is protected from the wind.
My grandmother told me that it´s necessary to be careful with excessive fertilization because it makes plants less compact and increases susceptibility to cold and diseases. In addition, she only wateres it in the Summer and, sometimes, during flowering (end of Winter).

Ariana, Vilela Basic and Secondary School (Portugal).