Botanical Wonders of Eastern Turkey
The flora of Eastern Turkey is widely considered one of the most botanically significant and visually arresting plant communities in the temperate world. Eastern Turkey is the
exact meeting point of three massive global plant regions. (phytogeographical regions). What makes this flora in this region so special are the many “star” species and rare botanical phenomena. The Oncocyclus Iris are arguably the most beautiful and sought-after wild irises in the world. Eastern Turkey flora are the botanical “crown jewels” that make the region famous.
Mike Bone, curator of Steppe Collections at Denver Botanic Gardens, shares his adventure and pictures to Eastern Turkey. you don’t want to miss this presentation to a unique part of the world where many plants in cultivation originate.
Importance to rock gardeners in the Rocky Mountain region! Many plants native to Turkey can be grown and are found in Colorado Front Range rock gardens!
12:30 Setup time
1PM Social
1:30 Program Start
