Flora & Biodiversity
The natural vegetation of Ephesus reflects the richness offered by the typical Mediterranean climate. Olive, fig, red pine, laurel, myrtle, carob, and kermes oak are indispensable parts of the city's rural landscape. In spring, wildflowers adorn the mountain slopes with shades of purple, yellow, and red, while aromatic herbs like thyme and sage hold significant places both in culinary culture and medical practices. These plants also represent a continuity of life stretching from ancient times to the present.
The diversity of birds accommodated by the wetlands enriches the nature of Ephesus not only botanically but also faunally. The stay of migratory birds in this region reminds us that Ephesus has been a 'transition point of life' since ancient times. Thus, the biodiversity of Ephesus is not only a natural abundance but also a source that nourishes the cultural memory of the city.
The natural vegetation of Ephesus reflects the richness offered by the typical Mediterranean climate. Olive, fig, red pine, laurel, myrtle, carob, and kermes oak are indispensable parts of the city's rural landscape. In spring, wildflowers adorn the mountain slopes with shades of purple, yellow, and red, while aromatic herbs like thyme and sage hold significant places both in culinary culture and medical practices. These plants also represent a continuity of life stretching from ancient times to the present.
The diversity of birds accommodated by the wetlands enriches the nature of Ephesus not only botanically but also faunally. The stay of migratory birds in this region reminds us that Ephesus has been a 'transition point of life' since ancient times. Thus, the biodiversity of Ephesus is not only a natural abundance but also a source that nourishes the cultural memory of the city.