FLOWERS

FLOWERS TULIPS ROSES CARNATIONS HYACINTH CROCUS (CIGDEM) THE ORCHIDS IN ANATOLIA ROSE IN TURKISH EMBROIDERY CARNATION IN EMBROIDERY HYACINTH IN EMBRIODERY FLORAL MOTIFS IN FABRICS AND GARMENTS FLORAL MOTIFS IN TILES DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FLORAL MOTIFS IN ILLUMINATION FLORAL MOTIFS IN BOOK BINDING

GALORE SPICE

WILD / MEDICINAL

VEGETABLES

ARTICHOKES OKRA GREEN PEPPER HOT PEPPER MUSHROOM

FRUITS AND NUTS

ARTICHOKES

Artichoke (Turkish, enginar, Latin, cynara scolymus) is a priced Mediterranean vegetable with edible head and stem. Turkish artichokes are known for their big heads. Enginar contains the chemical cynarine with know benefits to reduce blood ureic acid, cholesterol and sugar. This vegetable has a special place in Turkish cuisine, with some examples provided below.

Reference: Skylife/Umit Sevinc

Some selected examples (please click on pictures to enlarge):
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