![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/23t.jpg) Large plant of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on roadside of Dukhan Road in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/21t.jpg) Bushy plant of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on roadside of Dukhan Road in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1354/jpeg/04t.jpg) Desert plant Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/20t.jpg) Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on roadside of Dukhan Road in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1345/jpeg/16t.jpg) Desert plant Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014
![](../../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/2014/1341/jpeg/25t.jpg) Desert plant Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) in sand near a road to Saudi Arabia in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1565/jpeg/11t.jpg) Large plant of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Qatar, March 21, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1811/jpeg/13t.jpg) Blooming plant of Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) near a road to Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/07t.jpg) Plant of Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on the slope of limestone hills in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1803/jpeg/25t.jpg) Plant of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on roadside of a road from Khawzan to Al-Jumayliyah. Qatar, April 9, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1807/jpeg/23t.jpg) Carpet of plants of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, April 15, 2016
![](../../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/2014/1400/jpeg/13t.jpg) Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on a roadside near Abu Nahlah. Qatar, April 25, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1801/jpeg/16t.jpg) Blooming plant of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1801/jpeg/15t.jpg) Compact bushy plant of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/11t.jpg) Astragalus tribuloides near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/12t.jpg) Lotus glinoides near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1771/jpeg/18t.jpg) Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/17t.jpg) Yellow flower of Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/841/jpeg/22t.jpg) Small yellow flower of Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima). Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/16t.jpg) Central hub of Lotus glinoides near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/15t.jpg) Lotus glinoides with flowers near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/839/jpeg/25t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) in desert on hills of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1772/jpeg/18t.jpg) Blooming Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1772/jpeg/06t.jpg) Blooming Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/13t.jpg) Lotus glinoides with fruits in salt marsh near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/19t.jpg) Stinkgrass (candy grass, Eragrostis cilianensis) near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../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
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1811/jpeg/11t.jpg) Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) near a road to Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/10t.jpg) Rostraria pumila (Avena pumila) grass near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/08t.jpg) Purslane-leaved aizoon (Aizoon canariense) near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1812/jpeg/02t.jpg) Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/12t.jpg) Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/20t.jpg) Plants of Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on a sandy plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1752/jpeg/07t.jpg) Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/14t.jpg) Egyptian Fenugreek (Trigonella glabra, Trigonella hamosa, local name nafal barri) near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1752/jpeg/09t.jpg) Blooming Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/17t.jpg) Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) with yellow flowers on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/06t.jpg) Blooming Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on the slope of limestone hills in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/17t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Egyptian Fenugreek (Trigonella glabra, Trigonella hamosa, local name nafal barri) near Zekreet in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1752/jpeg/08t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1813/jpeg/08t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Arabian primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on the slope of limestone hills in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1752/jpeg/12t.jpg) Arabian Primrose (Arnebia hispidissima) on white background in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1804/jpeg/02t.jpg) Blooming Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) on roadside of a road from Khawzan to Al-Jumayliyah. Qatar, April 9, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1804/jpeg/05t.jpg) Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) in sand on roadside of a road from Khawzan to Al-Jumayliyah. Qatar, April 9, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1804/jpeg/08t.jpg) Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) with flowers in sand on roadside of a road from Khawzan to Al-Jumayliyah. Qatar, April 9, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1804/jpeg/06t.jpg) Lower view of Arnebia hispidissima (Lithospermum hispidissimum, local names kahal, hasheshat al arnab) in sand on roadside of a road from Khawzan to Al-Jumayliyah. Qatar, April 9, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/06t.jpg) Dog s Paw plant (Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/01t.jpg) Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/02t.jpg) Flowers of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/07t.jpg) Flowers of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/03t.jpg) Basal rosette of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/20t.jpg) Dry woolly plant of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/05t.jpg) Basal rosette with flowers of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/04t.jpg) Basal rosette emerging from sand of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/17t.jpg) Small plant of Reseda muricata (local name showla) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/18t.jpg) Flowers on a small plant of Reseda muricata (local name showla) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/14t.jpg) Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, dhanoon, Tartuth) with a host plant Zygophyllum qatarense at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1385/jpeg/18t.jpg) Fleabane daisy like plant of aster family on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. South-western Qatar, March 29, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/04t.jpg) Flowers of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/02t.jpg) Blooming bush of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/22t.jpg) Yellow flowers of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/11t.jpg) Fruits of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) near acacia tree north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/21t.jpg) Fly on yellow flowers of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/23t.jpg) Parasitic plant Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, dhanoon, Tartuth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/09t.jpg) Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) with fruits near acacia tree north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1367/jpeg/21t.jpg) Parasitic plant Desert Thumb (Cynomorium coccineum, local name tartouth) on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1353/jpeg/13t.jpg) Parasitic plant Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, dhanoon, Tartuth) with a host plant Zygophyllum qatarense at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1540/jpeg/22t.jpg) Dry plant of Arnebia(?) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 6, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/12t.jpg) Pearlescent fruits of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) near acacia tree north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/10t.jpg) White berries of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) near acacia tree north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/08t.jpg) Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) with white berries near acacia tree north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/07t.jpg) Large bush Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) near acacia tree north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/03t.jpg) Compact blooming bush of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/26t.jpg) Green fly sitting on yellow flowers of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/25t.jpg) Flies sitting on yellow flowers of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1366/jpeg/01t.jpg) Inwardly curved branches of Virgin s Hand plant (Anastatica hierochuntica, local names kaf mariam, jefaiea) on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1500/jpeg/03t.jpg) Eyelash Plant (Blepharis ciliaris, local names nejayae, shouk al dab) in oasis in front of Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1369/jpeg/01t.jpg) Green blister(?) beetle on yellow flowers of Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1365/jpeg/26t.jpg) Inwardly curved, woody branches of Virgin s Hand plant (Anastatica hierochuntica, local names kaf mariam, jefaiea) on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1776/jpeg/25t.jpg) Young plant of Egyptian Fig-marigold (slenderleaf ice plant, Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum) grown on limestone on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1365/jpeg/16t.jpg) Eyelash Plant (Blepharis ciliaris, Blepharis persica, Ruellia ciliaris, local names nejayae, shouk al dab) near a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1365/jpeg/14t.jpg) Eyelash Plant (Blepharis ciliaris, Blepharis persica, Ruellia ciliaris, local names nejayae, shouk al dab) with blue flowers near a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1487/jpeg/04t.jpg) Young plant of Cleome noeana near Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, October 6, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1353/jpeg/10t.jpg) Restharrow plant Ononis serrata at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1487/jpeg/06t.jpg) Young plant of Cleome noeana with flowers near Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, October 6, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1514/jpeg/02t.jpg) Young plant of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1365/jpeg/15t.jpg) Lilac and white veined flower of Eyelash Plant (Blepharis ciliaris, Blepharis persica, Ruellia ciliaris, local names nejayae, shouk al dab) near a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1387/jpeg/04t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant Bienertia sinuspersici(?) on a beach north from Umm Bab. Western Qatar, April 4, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1514/jpeg/05t.jpg) Young plant of European seaheath (Frankenia pulverulenta) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1334/jpeg/22t.jpg) Seedling of Zygophyllum qatarense plant in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1354/jpeg/24t.jpg) Salt tolerant succulent plant Suaeda aegyptiaca(?) taken from a beach near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1387/jpeg/05t.jpg) Close up of a salt tolerant plant Bienertia sinuspersici(?) on a beach north from Umm Bab. Western Qatar, April 4, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1360/jpeg/05t.jpg) Young shoots of Ziziphus nummularia (Sidra) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Thaghab Al Majda. North-western Qatar, February 28, 2014
![](../../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/16t.jpg) Young plant of Herniaria hemistemon on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1334/jpeg/26t.jpg) Succulent twig of Zygophyllum qatarense plant in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1354/jpeg/12t.jpg) Desert plant Seetzenia lanata (Zygophyllum lanatum, local name Habyan) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
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