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Aydin Cetintas, 45, sells black roses in the town of Halfeti.

The black rose of Halfeti, Turkey. All photos by AFP

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'.

The 'Karagul' was rescued from a dam on the Euphrates.

The black rose is now grown on higher ground.

People enjoy a boat tour on a lake in Halfeti, home to the black rose.

A young Halfeti rose pre-bloom.

Dried black roses of Halfeti inside a greenhouse.

Ice cream made with black rose is a delicacy in Halfeti.

Aydin Cetintas, 45, sells black roses in the town of Halfeti.

The black rose of Halfeti, Turkey. All photos by AFP

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'.

The 'Karagul' was rescued from a dam on the Euphrates.

The black rose is now grown on higher ground.

People enjoy a boat tour on a lake in Halfeti, home to the black rose.

A young Halfeti rose pre-bloom.

Dried black roses of Halfeti inside a greenhouse.

Ice cream made with black rose is a delicacy in Halfeti.

Aydin Cetintas, 45, sells black roses in the town of Halfeti.

The black rose of Halfeti - in pictures

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