![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/10t.jpg) Blooming desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (local names handal, shary, Handhal) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1340/jpeg/11t.jpg) Flower of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1340/jpeg/10t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1340/jpeg/15t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples, Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1398/jpeg/12t.jpg) Fruit of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples, Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) near Karaana (Karana, Al Kiranah), south-west from Doha. Qatar, April 23, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1398/jpeg/04t.jpg) Shoot of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples, Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) on roadside of Salwa Road near Karaana, south-west from Doha. Qatar, April 23, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1398/jpeg/03t.jpg) Leaves of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples, Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) on roadside of Salwa Road near Karaana, south-west from Doha. Qatar, April 23, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1342/jpeg/23t.jpg) Field of rotten desert gourd (Citrullus colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) on a roadside of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1569/jpeg/10t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1340/jpeg/09t.jpg) Field of desert watermellons Citrullus colocynthis (Cucumis colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1342/jpeg/22t.jpg) Rotten last year bitter gourd (Citrullus colocynthis, local names handal, shary, Handhal) on a roadside of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/13t.jpg) Fruits of desert heliotrope (turnsole, Heliotropium bacciferum, local name Ramram) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/22t.jpg) Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) at entrance of Film City in Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1506/jpeg/11t.jpg) Flower of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis taken from roadside of Salwa Road. Southern Qatar, November 29, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/09t.jpg) Seetzenia lanata (local name Habyan) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/19t.jpg) Flowers of desert thorn Lycium shawii at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1512/jpeg/22t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis at the entrance of Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1512/jpeg/25t.jpg) Fruits of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis at the entrance of Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1512/jpeg/24t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis with fruits at the entrance of Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/12t.jpg) Fruits of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1512/jpeg/23t.jpg) Watermelon like fruits of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis at the entrance of Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1512/jpeg/26t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis in sandy depression at the entrance of Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1512/jpeg/27t.jpg) Field of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis in a depression at the entrance of Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1508/jpeg/19t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (Cucumis colocynthis) taken from area of Al Khor. Qatar, December 5, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/16t.jpg) Panicum(?) grass at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/15t.jpg) Small dry tree at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 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/2014/1500/jpeg/06t.jpg) Dry seeds of milkvetch (Astragalus corrugatus, local names halag, khawatim al barr) 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/2014/1499/jpeg/21t.jpg) Senna italica (Cassia) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/17t.jpg) Bindweed (Convolvulus cephalopodus)(?) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/18t.jpg) Buffelgrass (African foxtail grass, Cenchrus pennisetiformis) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/23t.jpg) Purple nut sedge (Cyperus rotundus) at entrance of Film City in Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1513/jpeg/07t.jpg) Field of desert gourd (Citrullus colocynthis) near Al Nuaman (Numan) in north-western Qatar, December 12, 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/2014/1509/jpeg/27t.jpg) Seeds of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples) taken from a road to Al Jumayliyah in north-western Qatar, December 6, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1509/jpeg/25t.jpg) Fruit of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples) taken from a road to Al Jumayliyah in north-western Qatar, December 6, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1509/jpeg/26t.jpg) Dissected fruits of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apples) taken from a road to Al Jumayliyah in north-western Qatar, December 6, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/14t.jpg) Pulicaria undulata (Kootkaat, Rabool, Rabl, Rabd, Ghobbeira, Ghobbayra-a, Shaay gabali) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/31t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) with seeds in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/12t.jpg) Dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/17t.jpg) Dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) in dry grass north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1513/jpeg/05t.jpg) Large vine of desert gourd (Citrullus colocynthis) growing over a bush of Ziziphus nummularia in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan) in north-western Qatar, December 12, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/14t.jpg) Flowers of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/11t.jpg) Plants of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/16t.jpg) Shoots of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/15t.jpg) Dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) among dry grass in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/13t.jpg) Large plant of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/23t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) with fruits in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/18t.jpg) Plants of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) among dry grass in a depression north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/19t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1564/jpeg/09t.jpg) Desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/20t.jpg) Fluffy seed head of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1500/jpeg/11t.jpg) Dissected flower of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from 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/2010/830/jpeg/17t.jpg) White berries on a desert bush Ochradenus baccatus (Pearl Plant, Taily Weed, local name Gurdhi or qurDi) in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1541/jpeg/07t.jpg) Large plant of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis on a Ziziphus bush in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, February 6, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1500/jpeg/07t.jpg) Accumulation of beetles on walls of old building in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/25t.jpg) Film City in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet, view from observation platform. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1500/jpeg/01t.jpg) Dung beetle 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/2014/1500/jpeg/05t.jpg) Blooming Anabasis setifera 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/2014/1500/jpeg/04t.jpg) Fruits of Salsola drummondii(?) 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/2014/1500/jpeg/08t.jpg) Velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from 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/2014/1500/jpeg/02t.jpg) Bush of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) 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/2014/1499/jpeg/26t.jpg) Pink winged fruits of Anabasis setifera 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/2014/1500/jpeg/10t.jpg) Flowers and fruits of velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) taken from 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/2014/1500/jpeg/09t.jpg) Velvetleaf (Abutilon pannosum var. figarianum) with flowers and fruits taken from 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/2010/830/jpeg/18t.jpg) Narrow-leaved asphodel (Asphodelus tenuifolius, local name Bwraq or barwaq) in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/20t.jpg) False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1499/jpeg/24t.jpg) Film City, a mini-town film set for a television series "Eial al Deeb: The Suns of the Volf" in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1745/jpeg/12t.jpg) Seedling of bitter gourd (Citrullus colocynthis) on roadside of a road to Umm Hota Village, near Sawda Natheel. Southern Qatar, February 5, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1353/jpeg/15t.jpg) Flower of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, Cistanche phelypaea, Lathraea phelypaea, local names zanoon, Wedaina) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1353/jpeg/16t.jpg) Flower buds of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, Cistanche phelypaea, Lathraea phelypaea, local names zanoon, Wedaina) at entrance of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/30t.jpg) Beachrock in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/27t.jpg) A beach in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/21t.jpg) Oryx in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/03t.jpg) Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/28t.jpg) Sandstone cliffs in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/22t.jpg) Palm trees in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/26t.jpg) Remnants the Qatar TV production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/10t.jpg) Limestone hills in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/29t.jpg) Sandstone cliffs and a rocky beach in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/24t.jpg) Plants of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/14t.jpg) Limestone hill in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/04t.jpg) Qatar Natural History Group in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/26t.jpg) Large plants of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/25t.jpg) A beach overgrown by plants of Bienertia sinuspersici in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/16t.jpg) Limestone cliffs with fossils on Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/13t.jpg) Stone hut remained from television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/15t.jpg) Limestone hill in shape of mushroom in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/08t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach in area of Sabkhat Baja Al Jarajeer north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/10t.jpg) Many plants of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach in area of Sabkhat Baja Al Jarajeer north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/831/jpeg/01t.jpg) Stone huts on limestone cliffs (remnants the Qatar TV production) in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1842/jpeg/09t.jpg) Large plant of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach in area of Sabkhat Baja Al Jarajeer north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/08t.jpg) Houses in Film City built for a television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/19t.jpg) Cut-leaved Storkbill (Erodium laciniatum, Hanbaz, qarnwah) in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/06t.jpg) Wooden gate in Film City built for a television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/25t.jpg) Stone hut nestling under a limestone cliff remained from television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/24t.jpg) Stone hut nestling on a limestone hill remained from television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/11t.jpg) Stone hut nestling under a limestone hill remained from television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/931/jpeg/12t.jpg) Stone hut nestling on a limestone hill remained from television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
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