The black rose of Halfeti - in pictures

  • The black rose of Halfeti, Turkey. All photos by AFP
    The black rose of Halfeti, Turkey. All photos by AFP
  • Devrim Tutus grows the unique flower on his farm in Turkey's southeast.
    Devrim Tutus grows the unique flower on his farm in Turkey's southeast.
  • Greenhouses are used to help protect the delicate flower, known as the 'Karagul'.
    Greenhouses are used to help protect the delicate flower, known as the 'Karagul'.
  • The 'Karagul' was rescued from a dam on the Euphrates.
    The 'Karagul' was rescued from a dam on the Euphrates.
  • The black rose is now grown on higher ground.
    The black rose is now grown on higher ground.
  • People enjoy a boat tour on a lake in Halfeti, home to the black rose.
    People enjoy a boat tour on a lake in Halfeti, home to the black rose.
  • A young Halfeti rose pre-bloom.
    A young Halfeti rose pre-bloom.
  • Dried black roses of Halfeti inside a greenhouse.
    Dried black roses of Halfeti inside a greenhouse.
  • Ice cream made with black rose is a delicacy in Halfeti.
    Ice cream made with black rose is a delicacy in Halfeti.
  • Aydin Cetintas, 45, sells black roses in the town of Halfeti.
    Aydin Cetintas, 45, sells black roses in the town of Halfeti.