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Rosehip, whose Latin name is 'Rosa Canina', is from the rose family. Its homeland is Western Asia and Anatolia. It grows in natural conditions in the Mediterranean, Marmara and Aegean regions of our country. In some regions, it is also known as Wild Rose, Sillan, Deligül, Gülburnu, Gülelması. There are many types. The color of its fragrant flowers can be white, pink, red and yellow depending on the type and growing conditions. It is a perennial shrub-like plant that grows vertically.

ground pine whose Latin name is 'Lycopodium clavatum', is from the rosaceae family. It grows in Anatolia, Europe, and North America. It is frequently seen in the humid parts of the Trabzon, Rize, and Çoruh mountains in our country. It is a fuzzy green plant. It has numerous white and red spotted flowers in leaf axils. It clings to the soil with thin, elegant roots coming out of its trunk. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that is evergreen.

Latin for 'Agrimonia Eupatoria'. Sheepgrass is from the rose family. Its homeland is known as England. It also grows naturally in Canada, the USA and Northern European countries. It can be grown easily in almost every region of our country. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with dark green leaves and small yellow flowers on its long branches.

 Wall Germander, whose Latin name is 'Teucrium chamaedrys', is from the family of ballibabagiller. Its homeland is the Mediterranean. It grows easily in almost every region of our country. In some regions, it is also known as Spleen Grass, Oak Grass, Bitter Slow Grass, Mayasıl Grass, Mary's Grass, Earth Oak, Acorns, Privates, Kumacu Grass. It is a bushy perennial herbaceous plant.

Celandine, whose Latin name is 'Herba chelidonii', is from the poppy family. Its homeland is Europe and North Anatolia. It grows in Marmara, Black Sea and Central Anatolia regions of our country. It prefers wet and shady places. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with beautiful yellow flowers in April and May.

Cherry, whose Latin name is 'Cerasus avium', is from the rose family. Its homeland is the Caspian Sea and North East Anatolia. Its homeland in our country is known as Giresun. It is a perennial herb that sheds its leaves in winter and blooms in pink and white before its leaves in spring. Depending on the region and the type of tree, the cherry fruit ripens between the end of April and the beginning of July. Cherry is a round-shaped, fleshy, juicy, slightly fibrous, delicious, and pleasantly flavored fruit. Cherry is eaten fresh and is used in cakes, ice creams, and other types of desserts.

Cinchona, whose Latin name is 'Cinchona Pubescens', is from the root dye family. It is a native tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest. It is native to Peru and Bolivia. As an industrial plant, it is grown in tropical countries such as Java, South India, Colombia, Ceylon, Guatemala, Cameroon, and Congo. The shape of its leaves resembles an egg. It is a perennial herb with sharp scented and white flowers.

Its Latin name is 'Linum usitatissimum' which means 'very medicinal plant'. Flax is from the flax family. Its homeland is Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Iraq. Today, it is also grown as a cultural plant in Europe, Asia, North and South of America. In June and August, it enlivens the summer with its silky-soft, liberating azure or unique yellow flowers. Fiber and oil are classified as flax. It can easily grow in almost any type of soil. It is planted periodically as summer and autumn linen in Anatolia.

Flax, whose Latin name is 'Linum usitatissimum' meaning 'very medicinal plant', is from the family of flaxaceae. Its homeland is Turkey, Egypt, Syria and Iraq. Today, it is also grown as a cultural plant in Europe, Asia, North and South of America. In June and August, it enlivens the summer with its silky-soft, liberating azure or unique yellow flowers. Fiber and oil are classified as flax. It can easily grow in almost any type of soil. It is planted periodically as summer and autumn linen in Anatolia.

Thyme, whose Latin name is “Thymus”, is from the family of honeybabagiller. Its homeland is the Mediterranean. It grows easily in almost every region of our country. There are more than 350 species. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown easily on arid hills and mountain foothills and is known for its beautiful scent. It is one of the most famous spices in world cuisine.

Valerian, whose Latin name is "Valeriana Officinalis", is from the valerian family. Since all cats like the sickening smell of the roots, they got this name because they dig the soil and remove the root of the plant. It grows in humid regions of all Europe, central Asia, and Japan. In our country, it grows mostly in Bursa-Uludağ and in the wet meadows of Eastern Anatolia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that produces magnificent white or light pink flowers.

It is from a family of borage, whose Latin name is called "Symphytum officinale". Its homeland is Eurasia. It grows in North Anatolia in our country. It especially likes sunny, moist, and nitrogen-rich areas. Its roots resemble a cage, and its leaves resemble a donkey's ear. For this reason, it is also known as donkey ear in some regions. It is a perennial herb that blooms throughout the summer.

Dandelion, whose Latin name is 'Taraxacum officinale', is from the daisy family. It grows almost all over the world, all over Europe, North America and Asia. Although it is mostly grown in the Aegean and Marmara regions in our country, it is possible to come across it frequently in Anatolia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow in meadows and on the shores of fields in April and May. In some regions, it is also known as Güneyik, Çıtlık, Arslandisi, Radika.

Black mulberry, whose Latin name is "Morus Nigra", is from the mulberry family. Black mulberry, whose homeland is Turkestan, has spread over a wide area from Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Mediterranean countries in the west, to Europe and China in the east. It likes light-textured soils. It is a tree that sheds its leaves in winter and is resistant to cold. It blooms greenish flowers in spring among its thick branches.

Blackhead grass, whose Latin name is "Lavandula stoechas", is from the family of honeybabagiller. Its homeland is the Mediterranean region. It is a drought resistant plant. It grows widely in Istanbul, Izmir, and Edirne in our country. It is also known as French lavender. It has an alluring effect with its musk scent. The tiny purple flowers that bloom later among the purple flowers create a wonderful view as if butterflies have landed on the plant.

St. John's wort, whose name is 'Hypericum perforatum', is from the gentian family. It is a plant that grows almost all over the world. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is widely grown in almost every region of our country. In some regions, it is also known as St. John's Wort, sword grass, mayasil grass, wound herb. It is a herbaceous perennial that produces bright star-shaped yellow flowers from July to September.

Women's salt, whose Latin name is 'Berberis Vulgaris', is from the women's salt family. Its homeland is North Africa. It grows in a wide area from the Caucasus to Europe. In our country, it grows in Istanbul and Thrace, and different species grow in the Eastern Black Sea region. It has green and toothed leaves with saw-like edges. It likes cold, moderate climates. It is lush in four seasons. It is a perennial plant in the form of a bush that blooms with yellow fragrant flowers between May and June.

Rosemary is a member of the honeydew family called "Rosmarinus Officinalis", which means sea moisture in Latin. As the name suggests, it grows especially in areas with a coast to the sea. It is a perennial herb with pale blue flowers that do not shed their leaves in winter. The homeland of rosemary is Mediterranean countries.