A Botanical Journey from Central Asia to the Middle East

A Botanical Journey from Central Asia to the Middle East

with Ori Fragman-Sapir

Monday, February 17, 2020

Some of the most striking flower bulbs, as well as blooming trees and other plants, grow in steppes and other arid habitats: Central Asia (Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), the Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan), Turkey, and the Holy Land (Israel to Jordan). These plants show magnificent adaptations to droughts, and many have potential for cultivation.