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Mulakhiyah al bar, rukbat al jamal, sutaih
Opened flowers were seen only once.
Corchorus depressus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an annual herb with prostrate or spreading stems, elliptic leaves, and small yellow flowers. In Qatar, Corchorus depressus has been found to be a common weed in cultivated fields, roadsides, and waste areas, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country. It grows during the winter months, from November to March, and is often associated with disturbed or sandy soils. The plant's presence in Qatar is likely due to its ability to tolerate high temperatures and drought, making it well adapted to the country's arid environment.
Mat-forming prostrate desert plant Corchorus depressus (local names sutaih, rukbat al jamal, Mulakhiyah al bar) near Sawda Natheel Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
سودا ناثيل, أم حوطة, الريان, قطر
Flower buds of Corchorus depressus in area of Uwaynat Bin Husayn (Water Well) near Simaisma. Qatar, April 18, 2014Al Khor Coastal Road, Qatar
Shoot of Corchorus depressus in area of Uwaynat Bin Husayn (Water Well) near Simaisma. Qatar, April 18, 2014Al Khor Coastal Road, Qatar
Desert plant of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015Ash Shamal, Qatar
Dense mat of Corchorus depressus in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015Ash Shamal, Qatar
Close up of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015Ash Shamal, Qatar
Shoot of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015Ash Shamal, Qatar
Plant of Corchorus depressus with flower buds and fruits in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Naim tribe, Nuaimiya) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, March 28, 2015Ash Shamal, Qatar
Corchorus depressus in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, April 17, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Shoot of Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Creeping plant of Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Shoot of Corchorus depressus with fruits in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Fresh shoot of Corchorus depressus in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Prostrate plant of Corchorus depressus near Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Qatar
Mat forming plant of Corchorus depressus near Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Qatar
Yellow flowers (rarely seen opened) of Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Flower and fruits of Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Blooming Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Mat of blooming Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Yellow flowers of Corchorus depressus on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Corchorus depressus in flower on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Mat of Corchorus depressus in flower on roadside of Dukhan Highway. Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar, December 4, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, QatarThe plant Corchorus depressus was observed in various locations across Qatar from February 2014 to December 2015. It was found to be a mat-forming, prostrate desert plant that grows in silty depressions and on roadside areas. The plant produces yellow flowers, which are rarely seen open, and fruits. Observations were made in southern, northern, and central regions of Qatar, including near Sawda Natheel Road, Simaisma, Al Nuaman, Zubara, Mesayeed, Harrarah, and Dukhan Highway. The plant was often found growing in dense mats, with many-branched shoots and flower buds. Some observations noted the presence of other plants, such as Zygophyllum simplex and Corchorus trilocularis, growing alongside Corchorus depressus. Overall, the observations suggest that Corchorus depressus is a common and widespread plant species in Qatar's desert environments.
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