The document summarizes wild and cultivated plants found in several European countries, including Turkey, Croatia, Romania, Italy, Latvia, and Greece. Turkey has a phenomenally rich diversity of plant life due to its varied topography and climate. Croatia's flora is the third richest in Europe due to its location between climatic zones. Romania preserves much of its natural environment through traditional farming. Italy has preserved appeal for visitors despite changes throughout history. Latvia has over 1600 species of flowering plants and ferns, typically found in forests, meadows and bogs. The document concludes with an overview of vegetables commonly grown in Greek kitchen gardens in spring and autumn.