![](../../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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2016/1836/jpeg/07t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Fuwairit. Qatar, June 4, 2016
![](../../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/21t.jpg) Oryx in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../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/2015/1616/jpeg/06t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1616/jpeg/07t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia sinuspersici in sand on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1616/jpeg/10t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1616/jpeg/11t.jpg) Young plant of Bienertia sinuspersici in sand on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2016/1836/jpeg/04t.jpg) Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Fuwairit. Qatar, June 4, 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/2011/931/jpeg/03t.jpg) Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1836/jpeg/06t.jpg) A beach with plants of Bienertia sinuspersici near Fuwairit. Qatar, June 4, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1836/jpeg/05t.jpg) Plants of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Fuwairit. Qatar, June 4, 2016
![](../../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/2014/1387/jpeg/04t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant Bienertia sinuspersici(?) on a beach north from Umm Bab. Western Qatar, April 4, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1836/jpeg/08t.jpg) Small plants of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Fuwairit. Qatar, June 4, 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/10t.jpg) Limestone hills in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2014/1499/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/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/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/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/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/2015/1616/jpeg/05t.jpg) Seedling of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1616/jpeg/08t.jpg) Shoot of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../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/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
![](../../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/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/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/2015/1616/jpeg/09t.jpg) Bienertia sinuspersici emerging from sand on a beach near Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Northern Qatar, June 26, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1843/jpeg/28t.jpg) Bluish plant of Bienertia sinuspersici at the entrance of Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, June 25, 2016
![](../../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/23t.jpg) Stone huts nestling on limestone cliffs 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/07t.jpg) Traditional wind tower 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/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/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/2011/931/jpeg/09t.jpg) Houses, minarets and enclosed courtyards 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/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/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/2014/1500/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/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/2010/831/jpeg/02t.jpg) Group of circular stone huts in a ravine encircled by a horseshoe of steep 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/2011/931/jpeg/05t.jpg) Film City (houses, minarets, wind towers and enclosed courtyards) built for a television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../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/2010/830/jpeg/15t.jpg) Mysterious clay balls on a beach of Ras Abrouq 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/2010/830/jpeg/22t.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, February 13, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/830/jpeg/21t.jpg) Film City, conglomerate of traditional Gulf architecture (houses, minaretts, wind towers and enclosed courtyards), built for a television production in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
![](../../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/2014/1499/jpeg/16t.jpg) Panicum(?) grass 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/21t.jpg) Senna italica (Cassia) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 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/2016/1837/jpeg/21t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia cycloptera on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../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/2014/1499/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/2014/1499/jpeg/18t.jpg) Buffelgrass (African foxtail grass, Cenchrus pennisetiformis) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/22t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia cycloptera near Salwa Road on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../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/2016/1843/jpeg/27t.jpg) Plants of Bienertia sinuspersici at the entrance of Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, June 25, 2016
![](../../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/2014/1499/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/2014/1499/jpeg/11t.jpg) Flower of desert gourd Citrullus colocynthis (local names handal, shary, Handhal) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1843/jpeg/26t.jpg) Large plants of Bienertia sinuspersici at the entrance of Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, June 25, 2016
![](../../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/2014/1492/jpeg/31t.jpg) Seeds of Bienertia sinuspersici on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
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