The flowers of Kurdistan, by their Kurdish names.

Every flower with its names in each Kurdish dialect, when it blooms, and its story.

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Today’s flower

Saturday 24 October

Narcissus
NarcissusNarcissusKurmanji: Nêrgiz

All over the world, because of their beauty and loveliness, narcissi have become important symbols in the cultures of several countries, such as Iran and Wales. Their colour, fragrance and charm have also won them a place in homes and in hearts, besides their many other uses.

Did you know?It flowers from March to May.
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