Almond tree (Prunus amygdalus)

TN 721

TN 669

TN 646

Flora

This stamp highlights the Gum or Almond Tree (Prunus amygdalus), designated on the figurine by the name “Zahr al-Lawz” (almond blossom). This fruit tree, emblematic of Mediterranean landscapes, is one of the first to flower at the end of winter, announcing the renewal of nature with its delicate white or pink flowers which bloom even before the leaves appear. In Tunisia, the almond tree is particularly present in the regions of Sfax, Center and North, where it adapts perfectly to arid and limestone soils, making its spring flowering a striking natural spectacle which covers the plains with a mantle of clarity.

Beyond its botanical interest, the almond tree occupies a fundamental place in the Tunisian economy and culinary culture. Its fruits are essential for making refined traditional pastries, while the oil extracted from its almonds is prized for its cosmetic and medicinal virtues. The presence of this flower on a postal figurine testifies to the importance of fruit growing as a pillar of the national region. This stamp thus celebrates a species which unites landscape beauty with the generosity of the earth, making the almond blossom a symbol of fertility and spring elegance at the heart of Tunisia's agricultural identity.

23x32 mm

Polychrome

Jalel Ben Abdallah

Courvoisier S.A

11¾

Photogravure

0,40 DT

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1 000 000 exemplaires