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Racosperma stenophyllum
Shoestring acacia
Grows only in the city.
Acacia stenophylla, the Shoestring acacia, is an evergreen tree in the family Fabaceae native to Australia
Acacia stenophylla, also known as the shoestring acacia, is a thorny tree or shrub native to Australia. In Qatar, it has been introduced and naturalized, often found growing in coastal and inland areas. Research studies in Qatar have noted its tolerance to high temperatures, salinity, and drought, making it suitable for landscaping and afforestation efforts in the country's arid environment.
Shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar
Blooming shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar
Leaves of shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) with pods in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) with pods in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Shoestring acacia (Acacia stenophylla) with pods in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, QatarObservations of Acacia stenophylla in Qatar reveal that the plant blooms in December, as seen on December 20, 2014, in West Bay, with yellow flowers. The leaves of the plant are visible in March, as observed on March 21, 2016, in Dahl Al Hamam Park. By March, the plant also produces pods, which remain on the tree through April and May, as seen on multiple dates in Dahl Al Hamam Park. The pods are a notable feature of the plant during this time. The observations suggest that Acacia stenophylla thrives in Qatar's climate, with blooming flowers in winter and seed pods developing in spring. The plant's growth and development patterns are consistent across different locations, including West Bay and Dahl Al Hamam Park.
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