![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/01t.jpg) Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/07t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1497/jpeg/06t.jpg) Desert plant Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) with flowers in area between Al Khor and Ras Laffan. Qatar, November 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/18t.jpg) Small yellow flower of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/02t.jpg) Desert flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/20t.jpg) Yellow flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/14t.jpg) Desert plant Herniaria hemistemon (local name Ghebayra) with tiny leaves near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/09t.jpg) False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/19t.jpg) Yellow distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1037/jpeg/25t.jpg) Side lit desert yellow flowers of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 31, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/20t.jpg) Sclerocephalus arabicus in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/21t.jpg) Dry Arnebia hispidissima(?) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1745/jpeg/09t.jpg) Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in a desert on roadside of a road to Sawda Natheel. Southern Qatar, February 5, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/02t.jpg) Blooming Helianthemum kahiricum in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/26t.jpg) Flowers of Helianthemum kahiricum in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1745/jpeg/10t.jpg) Shoot of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in a desert on roadside of a road to Sawda Natheel. Southern Qatar, February 5, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/12t.jpg) Halophyte plant Zygophyllum qatarense in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/23t.jpg) Yellow flower of Aaronsohnia factorovskyi in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/21t.jpg) Two yellow flowers of Helianthemum kahiricum in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/11t.jpg) Furry leaves of Pulicaria gnaphalodes in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/10t.jpg) Pubescent leaves of Pulicaria gnaphalodes in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/17t.jpg) Seedling of milkweed Glossonema varians in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/05t.jpg) Rhanterium epapposum (native name Arfaj) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/09t.jpg) Plant with silvery leaves Pulicaria gnaphalodes in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/12t.jpg) Blooming Rhanterium epapposum (native name Arfaj) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/19t.jpg) Desert species of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/16t.jpg) Tiny brown desert flowers of Heliotropium bacciferum(?) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/24t.jpg) Aster like yellow flower of Aaronsohnia factorovskyi in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/08t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of a plant of aster family in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/25t.jpg) Small yellow flowers of Aaronsohnia factorovskyi in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/05t.jpg) Flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/11t.jpg) Globular seed pods of Reseda muricata with ants in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/18t.jpg) Flower of desert species of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/22t.jpg) Round patch of Caloplaca aurantia lichen on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/23t.jpg) Yellow crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/22t.jpg) Yellow flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana(?)) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/15t.jpg) Golden crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/13t.jpg) Rosette of drying leaves of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum?) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/01t.jpg) Purple desert flower of Scrophularia deserti (Al-Jar or Afaina in Arabic) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/10t.jpg) Spherical seed pods of Reseda muricata with ants in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/04t.jpg) Dandelion like flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/03t.jpg) Yellow flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/14t.jpg) Patch of rounded crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/08t.jpg) Black and orange caterpillar of salt-and-pepper moth (Utetheisa lotrix) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/17t.jpg) Crazy-paving pattern in the center of crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia on a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1784/jpeg/11t.jpg) Plant of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 19, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1037/jpeg/26t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 31, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1776/jpeg/13t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1563/jpeg/18t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1563/jpeg/19t.jpg) Yellow flower of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/16t.jpg) Orange-brown disks of fruiting bodies (apothecia) of crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia a stone in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/18t.jpg) Crustose lichen Caloplaca aurantia with orange-brown apothecia crowded in the center of the thallus on a limestone rock in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1563/jpeg/20t.jpg) Yellow flowers (with white background) of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/31t.jpg) Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in a green depression in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/15t.jpg) Inflorescence of Helianthemum kahiricum near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/06t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Helianthemum kahiricum near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/13t.jpg) Seedling of milkweed Glossonema varians near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/03t.jpg) Sunning dhub (spiny-tailed agama, Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, dhab, mastigure, Uromastyx aegyptia) in desert in industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1178/jpeg/07t.jpg) Pitted darkling beetle (Adesmia cancellata) near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1179/jpeg/04t.jpg) Sun bathing dhub (spiny-tailed agama, Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard, dhab, mastigure, Uromastyx aegyptia) in undeveloped desert in industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1810/jpeg/06t.jpg) Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) on a periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 22, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1810/jpeg/10t.jpg) Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in a depression on a periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 22, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1810/jpeg/21t.jpg) Blooming Haplophyllum tuberculatum (local name Meseika) in a depression on a periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 22, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1497/jpeg/07t.jpg) Young shoots of a desert plant Haplophyllum tuberculatum in area between Al Khor and Ras Laffan. Qatar, November 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1515/jpeg/22t.jpg) Shoot of Haplophyllum tuberculatum on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1511/jpeg/09t.jpg) Young leaves of Haplophyllum tuberculatum on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2000/138/jpeg/32t.jpg) Industrial Zone in Beer-Sheva. The Middle East, March 5, 2000
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1363/jpeg/04t.jpg) Desert plant Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/19t.jpg) Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name Hameira) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1024/jpeg/22t.jpg) Blooming Filago desertorum (local name quTeyna) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/840/jpeg/08t.jpg) Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) in a desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1024/jpeg/24t.jpg) Herniaria hemistemon (local name Ghebayra) with tiny leaves in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1024/jpeg/21t.jpg) Flowers of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/842/jpeg/10t.jpg) Desert species of plantain (Plantago ciliata, local name Rablah). Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/20t.jpg) Desert grass Panicum turgidum Forssk. (local name Thummam). Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1024/jpeg/26t.jpg) Seeds of Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/839/jpeg/21t.jpg) Desert plant Herniaria hemistemon (local name Ghebayra) with tiny leaves and flowers in Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1024/jpeg/23t.jpg) Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid or Hanzab, Hambaz) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/839/jpeg/22t.jpg) Tiny flower of lunaria (Savignya parviflora, local name Gilgilan) in desert on hills of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/842/jpeg/20t.jpg) Orange berry (Masaa) of desert thorn (Lycium shawii, local name Awsaj). Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/840/jpeg/09t.jpg) Purple flower of Fagonia indica or ovalifolia(?) (local name Dhreima or DHuraymah, shwaikah) in a desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2000/167/jpeg/24t.jpg) Industrial zone near Ramle, view from a train. The Middle East, January 4, 2001
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2012/1024/jpeg/19t.jpg) Yellow distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/842/jpeg/06t.jpg) Star shaped prostrate yellow flowers of a desert plant Aizoon canariense (local name Jafna). Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/15t.jpg) Helianthemum lippii (local name raqrouq), a host plant for truffles, desert mushrooms that are gathered in spring. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2001/209/jpeg/18t.jpg) Northern Haifa and an industrial zone, view from a train. The Middle East, June 7, 2001
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1204/jpeg/24t.jpg) Aspire Zone Mosque and Torch Tower. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1205/jpeg/04t.jpg) Torch Hotel in Aspire Zone at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1204/jpeg/23t.jpg) Aspire Zone Mosque and Torch Hotel. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1204/jpeg/20t.jpg) Mosque and Torch Hotel in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1204/jpeg/22t.jpg) Torch Hotel from its foot in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1167/jpeg/21t.jpg) Desert truffles (faqah) at auction in Omani Market. Doha, Qatar, March 8, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/21t.jpg) Blooming Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1204/jpeg/25t.jpg) Aspire Zone Mosque and Torch Tower at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1205/jpeg/05t.jpg) Torch Hotel from its foot in Aspire Zone at evening. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1205/jpeg/03t.jpg) Torch Hotel and utility building in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1197/jpeg/13t.jpg) Torch Hotel and a mosque in Aspire Zone. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1204/jpeg/26t.jpg) Aspire Zone Mosque and Torch Tower at dusk. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/839/jpeg/26t.jpg) Cluster of yellow spring flowers of Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima, local name Hasheshat al arneb) in desert on hills of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
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