Yogi flower of Turkey goes viral on social media: Real or fake?

Ankara: An image of a flower called the “yogi flower” is being widely shared on social media. The important point is that it is grown in the shape of Padmasana in Turkey. Therefore, people are giving their views on X (formerly known as Twitter). As per the huge number of claims, the flower is only found in Halfeti village, in the southeastern Şanlıurfa province of the country.

Its appearance is also crucial. It looks like black in summer, and in other seasons it changed into dark red. The change of color takes place due to the special quality of the soil and the anthocyanin pigments, which are sensitive to pH levels.

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Since the coming of news about this flower, several people on X and other social media sites have shared images of the yogi flower, saying that the important thing is that it changes its color as per the seasons. A user, Vibhu Vashisth, wrote that Turkey is the only place where these rare Yogi flowers are grown; credit goes to the waters of the Euphrates River.

However, it is not confirmed whether it is really grown in Turkey. According to a fact check, the news is not correct. Halfeti is better known for the harvesting of black roses known as kara gül, which bloom deep red but turn black as buds during the summer. These roses rely on specific soil pH levels to change color and are sold to tourists, making the village a popular destination in spring.