Tulips

Turks cultivated them as early as 1000 AD. The name "tulip" is derived from the Turkish word for "turban," likely referring to their shape.

In the 1630s, the Netherlands was gripped by "Tulip Mania" (or tulpenwoede ), a period where speculation in tulip bulbs reached an extreme peak. tulips

While synonymous with Holland today, tulips originate from the Tian Shan mountains in Central Asia. Turks cultivated them as early as 1000 AD

Rare varieties, particularly those with streaked colors (now known to be caused by a virus), were sold for prices equivalent to an opulent house. While synonymous with Holland today, tulips originate from

In the early 18th century, the Ottoman Empire experienced a "Tulip Era," featuring festivals and a deep cultural appreciation for the flower.

The market eventually crashed, turning "tulip mania" into a historical term used to describe any speculative market bubble. Horticulture and Growth