Kharibulbul

Kharibulbul, an endemic plant of Azerbaijan, is widely regarded as a symbol of Garabagh and the city of Shusha. Found predominantly on the Jydyr (Cıdır) Plain and in the area known as Gizil Gaya, the flower has come to embody freedom and resilience for the country.

A Caucasian endemic species, Kharibulbul is listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Azerbaijan as a rare and protected plant. Although its scientific name is Ophrys caucasica, the flower’s distinctive form - said to resemble a nightingale - inspired its Azerbaijani name. The word “khar” means “thorn”, evoking the poetic image of a nightingale perched upon a thorn.

Today, Kharibulbul is recognised as a symbol of biodiversity in the Karabakh region.