![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/21t.jpg) Leaves of coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/921/jpeg/10t.jpg) Coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1709/jpeg/06t.jpg) Fall foliage of coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1709/jpeg/05t.jpg) Burgundy red fall color of coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/921/jpeg/12t.jpg) Close up of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/921/jpeg/14t.jpg) Colony of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/921/jpeg/13t.jpg) Red succulent leaves of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads ) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1505/jpeg/10t.jpg) Bush of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/29t.jpg) Fruits(?) of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/28t.jpg) Red shoot of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/27t.jpg) Blooming Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/30t.jpg) Red leaves of a half dry Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1377/jpeg/03t.jpg) Coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1377/jpeg/04t.jpg) Coastal halophyte Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz, string of beads) on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1676/jpeg/08t.jpg) Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata, khurreyz) near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 17, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/833/jpeg/04t.jpg) Succulent leaves of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1513/jpeg/25t.jpg) Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 13, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1513/jpeg/26t.jpg) Close up of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 13, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1483/jpeg/15t.jpg) Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) taken from area of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, September 26, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1483/jpeg/16t.jpg) Close up of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) taken from area of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, September 26, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1186/jpeg/13t.jpg) Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) in Safliya Island near Doha. Qatar, April 3, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1186/jpeg/09t.jpg) Bushes of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) in Safliya Island near Doha. Qatar, April 3, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/06t.jpg) Old vehicles on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/07t.jpg) Old vehicles under cliffs on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/03t.jpg) Old vehicles at low tide on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/09t.jpg) Limestone cliffs on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/08t.jpg) Rusty iron door on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/05t.jpg) Rusty pipes from an old vehicle on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/04t.jpg) Spring and differential of an old vehicle on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/21t.jpg) Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/20t.jpg) Blooming Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/25t.jpg) Young Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/26t.jpg) Shoot of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/28t.jpg) Bush of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/02t.jpg) Blooming Egyptian Fig-marigold (slenderleaf ice plant, Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/27t.jpg) Close up of leaves of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/24t.jpg) Back lit blooming Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/23t.jpg) Close up of blooming Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1492/jpeg/22t.jpg) Twig of Al Kheriza beach plant (Halopeplis perfoliata) with minute flowers on a beach near Zubara archeological site. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/01t.jpg) White flower of Egyptian Fig-marigold (slenderleaf ice plant, Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum, local name Ghasoul) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/921/jpeg/03t.jpg) Rocky beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/26t.jpg) Elk(?) shell in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/920/jpeg/26t.jpg) Rusty vehickles on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/920/jpeg/25t.jpg) Rusty car fragments on a beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1555/jpeg/18t.jpg) Plant of Salsola cyclophylla on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/22t.jpg) Sea lavender (Qetaif, Limonium axillare) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1373/jpeg/11t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/19t.jpg) Blooming Sea lavender (Qetaif, Limonium axillare) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2013/1186/jpeg/08t.jpg) Halophyte vegetation in Safliya Island near Doha, with Halopeplis perfoliata in foreground. Qatar, April 3, 2013
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1373/jpeg/09t.jpg) Reddish plant of slenderleaf iceplant (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/24t.jpg) Aerial roots (pneumatophores) of mangrove in salt marsh in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1373/jpeg/10t.jpg) Reddish plant of slenderleaf iceplant (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum) with a flower on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/23t.jpg) Holes in salt marsh made by small black crabs in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/837/jpeg/25t.jpg) Dry papery stripes of seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) near salt marsh in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/917/jpeg/10t.jpg) Beach pebbles in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 25, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1482/jpeg/23t.jpg) Rocky beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1372/jpeg/18t.jpg) Egyptian Fig-marigold (slenderleaf ice plant, Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum) in silty depression on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/838/jpeg/10t.jpg) Crushed shells of sea snails Thais Savignyi from a midden of Kassite dye site in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 1, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1546/jpeg/09t.jpg) Erosion of beach limestone in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1546/jpeg/01t.jpg) Crab on a stony beach in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/832/jpeg/21t.jpg) Low limestone cliffs in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/832/jpeg/22t.jpg) Low limestone hills in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1710/jpeg/02t.jpg) Sandy beach under northern cliffs of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 20, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/920/jpeg/24t.jpg) Flower spike of a parasitic plant Cistanche tubulosa (desert hyacinth, dhanoon, Tartuth) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1525/jpeg/06t.jpg) Purple shoot of parasitic plant Cistanche tubulosa (desert hyacinth) emerging from sand on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1676/jpeg/03t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia sinuspersici near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 17, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/832/jpeg/20t.jpg) Mangrove trees at low tide in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/920/jpeg/22t.jpg) Pyramid flower spike of a parasitic plant Cistanche tubulosa (desert hyacinth, dhanoon, Tartuth) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2011/921/jpeg/04t.jpg) Parasitic plant Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa, dhanoon, Tartuth) with a host plant, salt tolerant succulent Arthrocnemum macrostachyum (glasswort, local name shnaan) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 4, 2011
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1676/jpeg/02t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia sinuspersici at sunrise near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 17, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1689/jpeg/06t.jpg) Bienertia sinuspersici plant with fruits near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1676/jpeg/04t.jpg) Plant of Bienertia sinuspersici in sand near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 17, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1645/jpeg/24t.jpg) Masses of leathery fruits of mangrove washed out on a beach of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, August 29, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1689/jpeg/02t.jpg) Yellowish branches of Bienertia sinuspersici plant near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1481/jpeg/09t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 19, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1689/jpeg/04t.jpg) Branch of Bienertia sinuspersici plant with fruits near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1689/jpeg/05t.jpg) Twigs of Bienertia sinuspersici plant with fruits near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/21t.jpg) Bienertia sinuspersici plant with fruits on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/18t.jpg) Fruits of Bienertia sinuspersici plant on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1689/jpeg/03t.jpg) Close up of Bienertia sinuspersici plant with fruits near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1482/jpeg/18t.jpg) Plant of Halocnemum strobilaceum in salt marsh on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1798/jpeg/32t.jpg) Seedlings of ice plant (Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum and M. nodiflorum) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1798/jpeg/26t.jpg) Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum and M. nodiflorum) seedlings on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1505/jpeg/21t.jpg) Salt tolerant plant of Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1798/jpeg/33t.jpg) Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum) on a rocky hill on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/832/jpeg/25t.jpg) Excavated remains of a building on the Kassite dye site in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/833/jpeg/06t.jpg) Mangroves in salt marshes, view from causeway to Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/832/jpeg/26t.jpg) Excavated stone walls on the Kassite dye site in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/833/jpeg/05t.jpg) Flowers of Sea lavender (Qetaif, Limonium axillare) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2010/833/jpeg/07t.jpg) Excavated shell midden on the Kassite dye site in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1645/jpeg/22t.jpg) Leathery fruits of mangrove (Avicennia marina) washed out on a beach of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, August 29, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1645/jpeg/25t.jpg) Fruits and dry twigs of mangrove (Avicennia marina) washed out on a beach of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, August 29, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1505/jpeg/12t.jpg) Plant of Anabasis setifera with emerging winged fruits on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/17t.jpg) Fruiting perianth of Bienertia sinuspersici plant on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1798/jpeg/31t.jpg) Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum and M. nodiflorum) with flower buds on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1505/jpeg/05t.jpg) Reddish plant of glasswort Salicornia sinus-persica on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/22t.jpg) Green fruits of Bienertia sinuspersici plant on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1689/jpeg/15t.jpg) Close up of fruits of Bienertia sinuspersici plant taken from a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 14, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1694/jpeg/20t.jpg) Fruits of Bienertia sinuspersici plant on sand on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
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