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The tulip is actually not a Dutch flower as many people tend to believe. Tulip or "Laaleh" as it's called in Persian, is a flower indigenous to Iran, Afghganistan and parts of Central Asia. A Dutch Ambassador in Iran in the 16th century, who was also a great floral enthusiast, brought back tulips with him upon his return to the Netherlands in 1592 A.D., and from there on it became known to the whole world. This part of the world is also the home of several other species of flowers and also fruits: Jasmine and Orchids are just a couple of them. Peaches (Prunus persica in Latin), Persimon and Parsley got their very names because of their Persian origins. The pomegranate tree is also native to Iran.
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North Africa/Middle East
