White lily (Lilium candidum)

TN 720

TN 668

TN 645

Flora

This stamp highlights the White Lily (Lilium candidum), designated on the figurine by the name “Al-As al-Abyad”. This bulbous plant, native to the Mediterranean basin, is distinguished by its large, immaculately white, trumpet-shaped flowers and its intense, sweet fragrance. In Tunisia, it flourishes mainly during spring, finding in the gardens of the North a climate favorable to its development. The representation of this flower on a postal figurine highlights the richness of the national ornamental flora, elevating this majestic species to the rank of symbol of the natural beauty and botanical diversity of the country.

Beyond its aesthetic aspect, the White Lily occupies a privileged place in Tunisian horticultural heritage and symbolism. Often associated with purity and elegance, it is very popular as a decorative plant for city homes and traditional celebrations. Its presence in Mediterranean gardens testifies to an ancient heritage linked to the cultivation of noble bulb flowers. This stamp thus celebrates a species which, through its presence and its brilliance, contributes to the harmony of national green spaces and remains an ambassador of the refinement and plant delicacy of Tunisia.

23x32 mm

Polychrome

Jalel Ben Abdallah

Courvoisier S.A

11¾

Photogravure

0,25 DT

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1 000 000 exemplaires