THE NAMES OF THE HALOPHYTES AROUND ÇUKUROVA REGION
1.Trigonella halophila(Fabaceae)* Turkish name.tuzcul kum buyı
2.Tamarix duezenlii (Tamaricaceae)* Turkish name:Tüylü ılgın
3.Tamarix tetragyna (Tamaricaceae) Turkish name:kumul ılgını
4.Limonium ocymifolium (Plumbaginaceae) Turkish name: topak deniz lavantası
5.Suaeda prostrata ssp.anatolica(Chenopodiaceae)* Turkish name: Anadolu soda bitkisi
6.Beta trojana var.trojana (Chenopodiaceae)* Turkish name:Yabani pancar
7.Limonium graecum var. Graecum (Plumbaginaceae) Turkish name:Deniz lavantası
8.Eclipta prostrata (Asteraceae) Turkish name:Yalancı papatya
9.Puccinellia koeieana ssp. anatolica (Poaceae)*
**There are 9 types in Adana(Çukurova) But I could find information about just 5 of them.And they are here:
2.TAMARIX DUEZENLII
Tamarix duezenlii, belonging to Tamarix L. ser. Leptostachyae (Bunge) Baum, is described as a species new to science. It is related to T. hispida Willd. and T. arborea (Sieber ex Ehrenb.) Bunge. From the former species it differs by its dense inflorescences, white petals and paralophic disc; from the latter by a shrubby habit, elliptic petals and calyx abruptly narrowed at the base. The species occurs in saline areas of the Cukurova Deltas at the mouths of the Seyhan and Ceyhan rivers in southern Turkey.
There was a kind of plant that grows only in the Cukurova Delta in the world. The plant was inspired by the name of the Turkish lecturer who conducted the research and was named "Tamarix Bogdanlii"
Professor Dr. In a regular, delta-made search, Çakan said that a new plant, which had not previously been found in the literature, was collected from the nature and said, "As a result of our investigations, we have determined that the plant has characteristically very different characteristics. We have determined that this plant is a new species of plant known to the public as Ilgın, "he said.
3. TAMARIX TETRAGYNA
This species occurs on the margins of fresh and salt water rivers, wetlands, ditches, wadis and oases.
T. tetragyna (senus Baum 1978) occurs in East Mediterranean countries including Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Cyprus. It was also reported from Turkey Çukurova region
Tamarix tetragyna usually occurs as dense thickets along rivers and wetlands usually together with other species such as T. nilotica and T. arborea.
4.LIMONIUM SINATUM (Turkish: deniz lavantası)
It is a plant belonging to Plumbaginaceae family
It is one of the natural plants of the Mediterranean basin. Can be grown in single, double or multi-year.
It is a plant tolerant to drought that grows in every kind of soil.
The colorful barracks of the Sea Lavender stand on the branch for a very long time. Moreover, the most beautiful part of these buds is that you can dry your flowers.
6.BETA TROJANA (Turkish: Yabani pancar)
In places where they are plowed, they are fresher and more. There are 2 types of this plant.The leaves of the edible species of the plant are a little smaller, the other type is said to be poisonous .
Because it contains poison when it is raw,in some places of Çukurova they are named with names such as ‘’yılan otu’’ which is used synonymously with poison..
It is poisonous in nature and must be dried or boilt for eating. When the raw plant touches the mouth, this toxic effect has a similar effect to the light bubbles in the mouth. Both the eggplant and the fresh leaves contain alkaloids and saponins, which can show some poisoning effect. Saponins and alkaloids are found in a lot of combinations of many plants, but the ratio is slightly higher on the beetroot. These amounts decrease when dried or scalded.
Fresh leaves are used for problems such as boils and hemorrhoids. The true miraculous effect of this plant is its contribution to the healing of psoriasis
TIRŞİK SOUP
Ingredients: 1 kilo of tirsik leaves, a bowl of yogurt, dehusked wheat and one kilo of garbanzo bean, 4 spoons of flour, a spoon of salt, enough water.
Chop tirsik leaves subtly and wash them. Whip yogurt and wash dovme( dehusked wheat) with garbanzo bean. Boil water, then put all the ingredients in it. Mix them and then add the flour. This meal has to wait for a day before it is cooked. After a day, cook it and service it.
8.ECLIPTA PROSTRATA /American False Daisy Eclipta alba(Turkish name:Yalancı Papatya)
Eclipta alba is a herbaceous tufted plant that may be prostrate or grow up to 50cm in straight standing form. The stems and leaves are covered with white hairs. Sometimes the stems may be reddish. The leaves are simple, oppositeand attached to the stem without petiole. The inflorescences are white on a hemispherical heads of 1cm in diameter.
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HALOPHYTES IN TURKEY
1.INULA AUCHERANA (Turkish name:andız otu)
Inula aucherana is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the family Asteraceae, a perennial, yellow flowering plant.
It can bloom in July-August and reach 15-75 cm paint. In Turkey it spreads in Central Anatolia. The leaves are a little thick and fleshy. It lives in damp and salty areas 550-1900 meters above sea level.
That grass is a perennial plant that has been used medically for years because of its phlegm and anti-inflammatory properties
There are a few fairy tales surrounding the origin of this plant. According to a story, Helen was carrying a bouquet when she was kidnapped from Sparta. According to another report, this plant grows where Helen's tears fall.
The roots, rhizomes and flowers of the plant are used in preparing herbal tea ,. This plant is thought to be used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans for the treatment of conditions such as stomach upset, menstrual irregularities, edema (water retention) and sciatica. It was also used by the Anglo-Saxons to relieve the symptoms of certain skin diseases. Nowadays, plant specialists are used for the treatment of respiratory problems, especially for swallowing.
The recipe of the tea:
20-50 grams of plant is boiled with 1 liter (5 cups) water and drink 2-3 cups a day.
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2.CHENOPODIUM ALBUM L. ((turkish:Ak kaz ayağı, Ak pazı, Sirken )
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This plant loves loose, sandy soils rich in moist, , nitrogenous and humus rich .Takes plenty of nutrients from the soil,. It has spread all over the world and has been detected in cotton, wheat and garden cultures in Çukurova. The plant is one year old, with dusty like sprinkled flour on top of stem, then green, but angular, with branches with reddish stripes on green bases, the plant can grow up to 2 m.
3.TARAXACUM MIRABILE ( turkısh: cibcik)
Flowers bloom from May to June. In our country it is spread in North and Central Anatolia. Body length ranges from 3 to 5 centimeters. Also called "White flowering dandelion" because the flowers are white.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant species. The fruids are scattered like parachute by the wind thanks to the hair on the end. It lives in saline soil 800 to 1300 meters high. It is a plant species unique to Turkey
4. SALICORNIA EUROPAEA (turkish:deniz böğrülcesi)
Also known as lead grass or salt grass, is a plant species in the family of spinach (Amaranthaceae). Under this name, there are very similar and hardly distinguishable subspecies.
It is a plant that grows near seaside. In Turkey, it grows on the shores of the Salt Lake and its surroundings, Aksaray, Ereğli, Burdur and Tarsus.
This plant is salty, sour but tasty. It is consumed mostly in the spring; It is boiled and made into a salad.. It is also consumed with garlic, lemon and olive oil mixed sauce
5. GLAUX MARITIMA (turkish:deniz sütotu
(Glaux maritima) is a perennial herbaceous plant species belonging to the family of the Orthoptera.
It blooms in May-August and can reach 4-20 cm paint. It grows in Central Anatolia and rarely in Eastern Anatolia. Wet muddy places 1-1720 meters above sea level live in saline and semi saline marsh areas.
6.LIMONIUM LILACIUM (turkısh: deve kulağı)
Flowers bloom from June to September. It is mostly distributed in Central Anatolia. The body length is 20 to 50 centimeters.
It is a perennial, herbaceous plant species. the flowering boughs are grazed by the goats.It lives in saline places 900 to 1200 meters above sea level. It is a plant of Turkey.. Roots are sliced and dried. If the roots are boiled for about half an hour and then taken 2-3 tablespoons a day ,it cutsoff the the rheumatism pain.
7. SALSOLA CRASSA( turkish:Etli sodaotu )
It is a single annual herbaceous plant species belonging to the Circus family.
It blooms in May-July and grows up to 25-45 cm. It spreads in Central Anatolia. It is noticeable in the autumn with a pinkish-red color. Fruits are poultry. It grows in damp, salty soil 1000 meters above sea level.
8. CAMPHOROSMA MONSPELICA(Turkish:Ezgen)
It blooms between June and August. It is mostly distributed in Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia. Body length ranges from 10 to 40 centimeters.
It is the main food source of small animals. With deep roots, it is one of the species that resist wind erosion. 1 - 3000 meters above sea level, in sandy and salt steppe
9.CICHORIUM ENDIVIA( Turkish:hindiba)
Cichorium endivia), also known as bitter lettuce, currant or endive, is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family, which is used as a vegetable.
It is believed to have originated in Egypt and Indonesia, and since the 16th century it has been cultivated in Europe. The height varies between 50-100 cm; Partly leaves and light blue colored flowers. Leaves are used as a salad and hot food is also made.
It is closely related to the white chicory (Cichorium intybus), another plant species of the genus Chicory. In our country, the leaves of wild chicory are widely gathered in the spring and consumed as medicinal herbs and vegetables. These leaves are known in our country as "Chicory" and "Radika".
Chicory leaves are rich in A and K vitamins. It is also known as the radica among the people. Radika salad can be consumed as well as eating. In general, chicory increases the working capacity of the liver and kidneys. It makes it easier for the blood to reach the cells. It is good against fatigue.
It was quite common to use this plant instead of coffee in France during Napoleonic times. It was possible to use the root of the plant instead of coffee, and the leaves of the plant were consumed as salad.
10.CRYPSIS (Turkish:Kripsis)
It blooms between June and October. It is mostly distributed in Central Anatolia and Trakya regions. Body length ranges from 1 to 30 centimeters.
One-year, creepy or upright herbaceous plant species. Animals love it. It is a good erosion prevention in their environment. It grows on saline, muddy lakes at an altitude of 1 - 1500 m above sea level.
11. SUAEDA ALTISSIMA (Turkish:Kursaklık)
Flowers bloom from July to September. It is common in Western Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia. Body length can reach up to 2 meters.
It is a single annual herbaceous plant species. It lives in sandy, salty streams at sea level 900 - 1250 meters high and in barren places
12..MICROCNEUM (Mikrokneum)
It blooms between May and July. It is common in Central Anatolia in Turkey. Body length varies between 5 and 10 centimeters.
It is a perennial, herbaceous plant species. They live in very salty soils at altitudes 940 to 1000 meters above sea level. It is unique to Turkey. It is especially seen around Konya and Salt Lake.
13. INULA CRITHMOIDES (Turkish: Sahil andızı)
Inula crithmoides is a perennial semi-annual plant species belonging to the daisy family. It grows around salty marshes at sea level, light salty soils. Flowers bloom in September-November, up to 1 meter long.
14.VERBASCUM DUDLEYANUM (Turkish:Salda sığırkuyruğu )
Verbascum dudleyanum, is a perennial herbaceous plant species belonging to Scrophulariaceae.
It blooms in June and can reach 30-80 cm. It lives in wet places at the edge of the lake and creek elevation 1170 meters above sea level.It is a plant species unique to Turkey, especially on the shore side of the Salda lake in Burdur..
15. SPHAEROPHYSA (Turkish:Sferofisa)
It blooms in June. It is common in Central Anatolia. Body length ranges from 20 to 50 centimeters.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant species and eaten by animals.It lives in salt marshes 800-1000 meters above sea level. It is a plant of Turkey.
16.S.HIERACIIFOLIA (Turkish:Tekesakalı)
S. hieraciifolia is a perennial, milky plant species of Asteraceae family.
It blooms in June-August and can be dated up to 5-15 cm. It spreads in Central Anatolia, lives in salt marshes and steppes. It is a species unique to Turkey.
It is used as a stabilizing vegetable for blood vessel stiffness, rheumatism and kidney diseases. It helps helps to clear the blood, helps to remove the toxins in the body, it is good for the digestive system, it is good for the liver diseases, it helps to strengthen the stomach.
In general, the roots of this plant are used. Their roots should be cleaned before they are boiled with water.The stalk and leaves can also be boiled and drunk. Their roots are dried,grounded and mixed with honey.
17.SALVIA HALOPHILA (Turkish.Tuzcul ada çayı)
It (Salvia halophila) is a perennial herbaceous plant species belonging to the family (Lamiaceae).
It blooms in August-October and can reach 40-70 cm paint. It is widespread around the Central Anatolian region. It smells good. It is eaten by animals. The tea can be made. It lives in saline steppes 950-1000 meters high. It is unique to Turkey.
18.GLADIUS HALOPHILUS (Turkish:Tuzcul glayöl)
(Gladiolus halophilus) is a, perennial herbaceous plant species of the iridaceous family.
It blooms in June-July and can be dyed up to 25-55 cm. It spreads in Central Anatolia. It lives in saline soils and salt marshes 900-1200 meters above sea level. It grows especially around the Salt Lake. It is unique to Turkey.
19.HYPERICUM SALSUGINEUM (Turkish:Tuzcul kantaron )
(Hypericum salsugineum) is a perennial herbaceous plant species belonging to the family of.hypericaceae.
It lives in salt marsh, 900 m above sea level. It is poisonous. It blooms in August. Can be sized up to 10-20 cm. It is unique to Turkey. It grows around the shore of Tuz Gölü.
20.ACANTHOLIMON HALOPHILUM (Turkish:Tuzcul kirpidikeni)
(Acantholimon halophilum) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the plumbaginaceae family.
It grows around saline steppes at an altitude of 900-1100 m above sea level, salted mounds and pine forests .Flowers bloom in June, 5-15 m in height. It is a species unique to Turkey, especially in Central Anatolia
21. SAPONARIA HALOPHILA (Turkish:Tuzcul sabunotu )
Saponaria halophila It blooms in May. It is mostly distributed in Central Anatolia. Body length ranges from 5 to 15 centimeters.
It is a single, annual, herbaceous plant species with a creepy body. Saponins in the structure are important in pharmacy. He lives in salt marsh. It is a plant species unique to Turkey.
Saponaria halophila is among the exported products of Turkey. It is generally grown in Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia.
This plant, which is in the family of caryophyllaceae, and the similar plants are known as 'Baby's Breath' in English. İt is named as soap foam because the roots and branches are bubbling. It is also known as helvacı kökü because it is used in making halva. Indeed, the cleansing properties of this plant are astonishing. It is a vegetable soap that is natural foaming.
İt is used in cream making, helva making and soap making. Apart from this, it is used in the production of bubble helva which is unique to the Thrace region. Also, it is used in the production of hellim cheese in some regions in Turkey.
The root and leaves of the plant tea can be used to prepare tea.. Also; It is used in health field with various purposes.
How to Make the Cream (Kerebiç Foam) for Cookies?
Recipe:
This plant is also used to make the cream for the traditional cookies which are called Kerebiç.
2 pieces of plant root
5 cups of powdered sugar
4 cups water
The roots of the herb herb are washed and after adding 4 glasses of water , kept in the water overnight. When the cow is boiled for 2 hours. If the water decreases; 1-1.5 cups of water can be added while boiling. Drain the boiled herb and add sugar, when it is warmer mix it until the consistency gets stiffened.
22.SILENE SALSUGINEA (Turkish:.Tuzcul salkımçiçeği )
Citrus salsuginea (Silene salsuginea) is a perennial herbaceous plant species belonging to the family of the caryophyllaceae
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It is the only species that grows in saline soil. It grows in saline steppes at an altitude of 900 m. Flowers bloom in July, 15-30 cm height. It is unique to Turkey. It is an endemic species that grows especially around the Salt Lake.
23.F.HALOPHILA (Turkish:Tuzcul çakışır)
F.halophila is a hairless, perennial plant species belonging to the family of Umbelliferae.
It blooms in May-June and can be sized up to 60-90 cm. It spreads in Central Anatolia. They live in salt marsh and sand dunes at altitude of 900 meters. It is a plant species unique to Turkey, especially in the vicinity of Salt Lake.
24.F.HIRSUTA (Turkish:Tülpembe )
Tülpembe (F. hirsuta) is a perennial herbaceous or fruiting plant species .It blooms in May-September and its stem length is about 5-15 cm. Western, Central and Eastern Anatolia. It can be used for ornamental purposes in barren soil. He lives in salt marsh and salt steppe at an altitude of 1-1400 m above sea level
25.HALICNEMUM STROBILACEUM (Turkish:Çuvan )
Flowers bloom from July to September. It spreads in North Anatolia, Western Anatolia, South Aegean and Central Anatolia in our country. Body length is between 10 and 30 centimeters.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant species. It lives on the shores of salt marsh and salt lake at a height of 1 - 1000 meters. That plant grows around Salt Lake lake and it is usually flooded in winter. İt is very resistant to salt.
26.ASPARAGUS PERSICUS (Turkish:İran kuşkonmazı )
Iranian asparagus is a kind of plant. It blooms between May and July. It is mostly spread in Central Anatolia. Body length ranges from 25 centimeters to 150 centimeters.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant species. At 800-1700 m above sea level, the bushes live in moist grasslands, volcanic mountain skirts, salted steppe