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Aeluropus villosis, ikrish, Kameela
Aeluropus lagopoides is a perennial grass native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it is commonly found in coastal areas, salt flats, and sandy dunes. It is tolerant of high salinity and can thrive in harsh environments. Studies in Qatar have shown that A. lagopoides plays a crucial role in stabilizing sand dunes and preventing erosion, making it an important species for desert ecosystem conservation.
Aeluropus lagopoides grass taken from Al Sham Street in area of West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 16, 2014
Halophytic grass Aeluropus lagopoides taken from Al Sham Street in area of West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 16, 2014
Mat of common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) near leaking water pipes on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 5, 2014
Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar
Common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) in sand on roadside in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015Salwa Rd, Qatar
Mat of common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) on roadside of Salwa Road in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, October 16, 2015Salwa Rd, Qatar
Common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Qatar, April 8, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, May 20, 2016Quarantine Rd, Qatar
Common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) in sandy area in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, May 20, 2016Quarantine Rd, Qatar
Common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, May 28, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Common salt grass (Aeluropus lagopoides) with spikelets on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, May 28, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarObservations of Aeluropus lagopoides in Qatar show that it grows in various environments, including roadside areas, sandy regions, and near water sources. The grass was found in Doha's West Bay area, particularly on Al Sham Street, where it formed mats near leaking water pipes. It was also spotted in Southern Qatar, near the border with Abu Samra, and in the Maszhabiya Reserve. The plant grew in windblown sand on Salwa Road and in sandy areas of the reserve. Additionally, Aeluropus lagopoides was found on Purple Island, where it produced spikelets. The grass appears to be adaptable to different conditions, including salty and dry environments, as evidenced by its presence in various locations across Qatar between 2014 and 2016. Its ability to thrive in these conditions is likely due to its halophytic nature.
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