03.06.2026 18:31
The endemic plant species 'tülüşah', which is protected in the Kuşadası district of Aydın due to its risk of extinction, has bloomed. The penalty for picking 'tülüşah' is 699,245 lira. Bahattin Sürücü, President of the Ecosystem Protection and Nature Lovers Association, said, "We must definitely protect the tülüşah flowers, which have become a symbol of Kuşadası, and their habitats."
In Kuşadası, the endemic plant 'Tülüşah', which is at risk of extinction, has bloomed. The fine for picking it is 699,245 lira. EKODOSD has called for the protection of the plant.
THOSE WHO PICK TÜLÜŞAH WILL PAY A FINE OF 699,245 LIRA
The endemic plant 'Tülüşah' (Aydın Gaşağı), unique to Kuşadası and named after the ancient name of the Samson Mountains, where the Dilek Peninsula National Park is also located, has bloomed this year for the first time in the areas where it grows in Soğucak Neighborhood. Relevant institutions and the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKMP) have been informed to prevent damage to the plants located between residential complexes. It was stated that the fine for picking 'Tülüşah' is 699,245 lira this year.
TÜLÜŞAH EXHIBITION OPENS
EKODOSD President Bahattin Sürücü, commenting on the issue, said: 'Tülüşah, classified as 'CR' (Critically Endangered) in the IUCN Red List, spreads from Yaylaköy, where it is densely observed, to the foothills of Soğucak extending towards the sea. In these regions, it appears that the flowers have not yet opened due to climatic conditions; we expect that with the increase in temperatures, they will display all their beauty soon. It is also found in areas with fewer individuals along Davutlar road, İkiçeşmelik, Taşocağı road, and Güvercinada. We must absolutely protect Tülüşahs, which have become a symbol of Kuşadası, and their habitats. Additionally, on Thursday, under the organization of the Nature Conservation and National Parks Aydın Branch Directorate, we will open the Tülüşah Exhibition at the Kuşadası Municipality İbramaki Art Gallery at 14:30. We invite those who want to get to know Tülüşah, one of Kuşadası's unique natural heritages, to the opening of the exhibition.'