The geophyte of Yalova province and landscape usage posibilities

In this study, it is aimed to determine the usage possibilities of geofit species growing naturally in Yalova province in landscaping areas. In this context, As a result of evaluation of flora studies in Yalova province 89 geofit species were determined. In field studies, of the 89 geofit species, 55 were photographed and location detection. To determine the usage status of landscape in the detected geofit; root structures, flowering month, flowering times, flower colors, flashy leaves and fruit properties, as to whether endemic, showy flower, pleasant smell, shade and half shade resistance, sun resistance, use in flower part, use as cut flowers, natural and artificial water the use of edges, exhibitions and demonstration purposes, use in rock gardens were evaluated through features such as.It was determined that 67 of the taxons identified in Yalova province belong to monocotyledon (single-toothed), 22 of them belong to dicotyledon (double-toothed) plant group.In terms of phytogeographical distributions, it was seen that 42 taxa (48%) belonged to the Mediterranean element, 21 taxa (24%) belonged to the European-Siberian region and 26 taxa (28%) were element unknown.In terms of use of landscape features; 97,75% of the geofit taxa a flamboyant flower structure and 28,08% a flamboyant leaf structure; 60.67% of were shade and half shade, 39.33% of were resistant to sun was determined to be.In the evaluations of different uses in landscape architecture(use in floral parts, natural and artificial water edges, exhibition and show areas, rock gardens and cut flowers); it was found that all of the taxons determined could be used in flower parties, 25,84% could be used in rock gardens, 58,42% could be suitable for exhibition and demonstration purposes.