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Astragalus schimperi Boiss.

Synonyms

Tragacantha schimperi

Common names

Halaq

AI-generated Description

Astragalus schimperi is a perennial legume native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy and rocky areas, often in association with other desert plants. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the northern and central parts of the country. The plant's adaptation to Qatar's arid environment is notable, with deep roots allowing it to access groundwater and survive extreme temperatures. However, more specific information on its distribution, habitat, and conservation status in Qatar would require further research and consultation of local botanical studies.

Milkvetch Astragalus schimperi in sands near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

Leaves of milkvetch Astragalus schimperi in sands near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Astragalus schimperi was observed growing in sandy areas near Dukhan Road in western Qatar on March 1, 2014. The plant was found thriving in the sand, suggesting its ability to tolerate dry conditions. The leaves of Astragalus schimperi were also observed, providing insight into the plant's morphology. The species was able to survive and grow in the arid environment of western Qatar, indicating its adaptability to harsh desert conditions. The observation of Astragalus schimperi in this region highlights the plant's ability to colonize and establish itself in areas with limited vegetation. Further study of the plant's growth habits and characteristics could provide valuable information on its ecological role in the Qatari desert ecosystem. The plant's presence in the area also underscores the diversity of flora in Qatar's desert regions.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Astragalus schimperi from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

How the web page was created

• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
• Pictures of plants were selected from a database using a script.
• This web page was written using a script.

Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.