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Bupleurum semicompositum L.

Synonyms

Bunium semicompositum, Bupleurum glaucum

Common names

Grey Hare Ear

My notes

Was recognized on a picture showing flowers of Helianthemum.

AI-generated Description

Bupleurum semicompositum is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in coastal areas, including sandy beaches and saline flats. The plant typically grows up to 30-50 cm tall, with divided leaves and small yellow flowers arranged in umbels. It thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Notably, Bupleurum semicompositum has been recorded as a rare or infrequent species in Qatar's flora, suggesting its limited distribution within the country.

Helianthemum kahiricum on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit, with ribbed fruits on a small plant of Grey Hare's Ear (Bupleurum semicompositum) in background. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The observation of Bupleurum semicompositum in Qatar reveals its presence in the northern region. Specifically, it was spotted on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. The plant was found to be small, with ribbed fruits visible. This sighting occurred on March 20, 2015, suggesting that the plant is active during this time of year in Qatar's climate. The fact that it was growing alongside Helianthemum kahiricum indicates its ability to coexist with other plant species in the region's rocky terrain. The small size of the Bupleurum semicompositum plant suggests it may be adapted to thrive in areas with limited space and resources, such as rocky outcrops. Overall, this observation provides insight into the ecology and distribution of Bupleurum semicompositum in Qatar's northern region. The plant's characteristics and growth habits are notable features of its presence in this area.

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

• Bupleurum semicompositum from www.theplantlist.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

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Acknowledgements

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