![](../../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/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/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/2016/1748/jpeg/02t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) with a flower bud in a large roadside depression near Route 77 to Ras Laffan. Qatar, February 6, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1397/jpeg/26t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) on roadside of Salwa Road, south-west from Doha. Qatar, April 23, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1403/jpeg/10t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar, May 2, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1756/jpeg/11t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 19, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1803/jpeg/03t.jpg) Flower of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) taken from a roadside of Salwa Highway. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1368/jpeg/03t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1803/jpeg/04t.jpg) Crashed flower of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) taken from a roadside of Salwa Highway. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1811/jpeg/21t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) on a gravel plane near a road to Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1366/jpeg/12t.jpg) Yellow distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) near a road north from Ash Shahaniyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
![](../../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/2015/1562/jpeg/08t.jpg) Yellow distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1403/jpeg/02t.jpg) Distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) on roadside of a road to Zubara in area of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar, May 2, 2014
![](../../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/2014/1385/jpeg/14t.jpg) Yellow distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus, local names jalwa, laymoony, shuwwaykh) in a small wadi near Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. South-western Qatar, March 29, 2014
![](../../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/22t.jpg) Palm trees in a depression near Film City north from Zekreet in Ras Abrouq Peninsula. Qatar, June 24, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1832/jpeg/20t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus) taken from roadside near Mesaieed. Qatar, May 27, 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/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/2016/1832/jpeg/10t.jpg) Dry plant of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus) with fluffy seeds near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, May 27, 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/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/2016/1832/jpeg/21t.jpg) Fluffy seeds of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus) on dark background taken from roadside near Mesaieed. Qatar, May 27, 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/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/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/2016/1748/jpeg/21t.jpg) Close up of a flower bud of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus) in a large roadside depression near Route 77 to Ras Laffan. Qatar, February 6, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1400/jpeg/16t.jpg) Dry plant of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus) with fluffy seeds on a roadside near Abu Nahlah. Qatar, April 25, 2014
![](../../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/2014/1499/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/2016/1832/jpeg/08t.jpg) Dry plant of distaff-thistle (Atractylis carduus) near Mesaieed. Southern Qatar, May 27, 2016
![](../../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/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/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/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/2014/1499/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/2014/1500/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/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/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/2014/1500/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/30t.jpg) Beachrock in northern part of Ras Abrouq Peninsula, north from Zekreet. 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2011/931/jpeg/03t.jpg) Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, April 8, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1736/jpeg/15t.jpg) Seed head of smooth sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2009/706/jpeg/10t.jpg) Seed head of sow thistle (Sonchus) with fluffy pappus attached to seed-bearing achenes in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 31, 2009
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2009/714/jpeg/24t.jpg) Seed head of sow thistle (Sonchus) with fluffy pappus attached to seed-bearing achenes in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 22, 2009
![](../../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/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/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/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/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/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/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/2009/767/jpeg/21t.jpg) Seed head of Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara, Russian name Mat I Machekha) with fluffy pappus attached to seed-bearing achenes west from Toksovo, 10 miles north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 24, 2009
![](../../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/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/2023/3372/jpeg/26t.jpg) Fluffy seed head of sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 27, 2023
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