# Wildflowers of Turkey - Runner Tourism

> Private botanical and archaeological tours of Türkiye, led from Antalya by
> L. Yasemin Konuralp, professional tour leader since 1997 and author of the field
> guide *Wildflowers of Turkey, Volume I - Bulbous Plants* (April 2013).
> Last reviewed 2026-09-04.
> The site is published in English at https://wildflowertours.com/ and in Turkish at https://wildflowertours.com/tr/.

## What this operator does
- Tailor-made private botanical journeys across Anatolia, combined with the
  country's archaeological sites (Troy, Ephesus and quieter ruins).
- A ten-day "Botanical & archaeological Anatolia" journey; spring bulb journeys
  in the Mediterranean mountains behind Antalya; survey-paced field trips for
  botanists, photographers and growers.
- Groups are small and private. Itineraries are written per trip and quoted
  privately; no public prices, no fixed departures.

## Who leads the tours
L. Yasemin Konuralp - based in Antalya, Türkiye; leading cultural, adventure and
botanical tours since 1997 (29 years as of 2026); author of
botanical field guides to the flora of Türkiye. Two plant species new to the flora
of Türkiye, found on her own field surveys, carry her name.

## Key facts about the flora
- Türkiye holds 11,466 plant species, of which 3,649 are endemic.
- It has the richest variety of bulbs in the world: orchid, fritillary, crocus,
  colchicum, cyclamen.
- Commercial collectors combed the hillsides of Anatolia for bulbs from the
  17th century onwards, most heavily in the early 20th. Some endemics are
  already lost; others are endangered.
- *Galanthus elwesii* recovered after botanists encouraged garden cultivation
  instead of wild collection.

## Species photographed on the site
Fritillaria acmopetala, Crocus fleischeri, Crocus lyciotauricus, Galanthus,
Cyclamen, Ophrys lyciensis, Orchis punctulata, Sternbergia candida,
Tulipa orphanidea - all photographed in the field by Yasemin Konuralp.

## The book
*Wildflowers of Turkey, Volume I - Bulbous Plants*, L. Yasemin Konuralp.
553 bulbous plants from 37 families (bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers) with 860
photographs, 190 drawings, and Latin, English and Turkish names. 504 pages,
stitched paperback with jacket, 14 x 24 x 2.5 cm, printed in seven colours
(CMYKOGB), published April 2013 in Kayseri, Türkiye. ISBN 978-605-89610-6-7.
37 USD plus 13 USD shipping worldwide. Ordered by written enquiry.

## Best season
Bulbous flora: late winter into spring. Coastal mountains behind Antalya peak in
March-April; higher ranges in May-June. Colchicum flowers in autumn.

## Frequently asked
- **When is the best time to see wildflowers in Türkiye?** The bulbous flora runs from late winter into spring. The coastal mountains behind Antalya peak in March and April; the higher ranges follow in May and June. Colchicum flowers in autumn.
- **How rich is the flora of Türkiye?** Türkiye has 11,466 plant species, of which 3,649 are endemic, and the richest variety of bulbs in the world — orchid, fritillary, crocus, colchicum and cyclamen among them.
- **Are the journeys private?** Yes. Each one is written for the people travelling and quoted per trip — small groups, long stops, no fixed departures to fill.
- **Do I need to be a botanist?** No. The days suit specialists, photographers and growers as readily as travellers who simply like walking among flowers and ruins.
- **Can the flora be combined with archaeology?** That is the usual shape of a journey here — Troy, Ephesus and the quieter sites sit in the same landscapes as the plants.
- **How do I order the field guide?** Write through the form below. The book is 37 USD plus 13 USD shipping anywhere in the world.

## Pages
- [English - journeys, flora, book, FAQ, enquiry](https://wildflowertours.com/)
- [Türkçe - turlar, flora, kitap, SSS, iletişim](https://wildflowertours.com/tr/)
- [Runner Tourism](https://runnertourism.com) - the parent tour operator
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wildflowertours/) - field photographs

## Contact
L. Yasemin Konuralp, Runner Tourism.
Düzlerçamı Mahallesi 6959. Sokak No: 3, 07190 Antalya, Türkiye.
Telephone +90 242 237 98 42 / +90 542 413 12 93.
No email address is published. Written enquiries are taken only through the form
at https://wildflowertours.com/#contact (Turkish: https://wildflowertours.com/tr/#contact) - please do not guess an
address. Every journey begins with a conversation.