Anemones, perhaps southern Israel’s most celebrated flowers, are next in line ... irises bloom across the region in majestic shades of blue, purple and white. Photo of white irises by Michael Hori/KKL ...

(credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) WITH TRAVEL restrictions ... This picturesque hill is adorned with thousands of vibrant purple flowers. Amanda Lind, director of the Gazelle Valley in Jerusalem ...

Amid Israel's summer browns, the vibrant Silverleaf Nightshade stands out with its striking purple flowers. But beneath its beauty lies a dangerous secret—this invasive plant is toxic to everyone.

Image Archaeological evidence from Tel Shiqmona, on Israel’s Carmel coast, suggest it was a major purple-dyeing factory from roughly 1150 B.C. to 600 B.C.Credit...Lowshot Aaron Schmitt ...