Brownish plant Cornulaca aucheri(?) (local name thalj) at the foot of a sand dune near Harrarah, west from Mesayeed, south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 19, 2013Cornulaca leucacantha
Hadh, saley, thalj
Cornulaca aucheri is a succulent shrub native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it is found growing in sandy dunes and coastal areas, where it tolerates high salinity and drought. Local studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the north and west coasts, where it forms part of the country's unique desert flora.
Brownish plant Cornulaca aucheri(?) (local name thalj) at the foot of a sand dune near Harrarah, west from Mesayeed, south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 19, 2013
Cornulaca aucheri(?) taken from a roadside of Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2014
Close up of Cornulaca aucheri(?) taken from a roadside of Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2014
Details of Cornulaca aucheri (local name thalj) near a sand dune south from Abu Nahlah. Qatar, April 25, 2014
Cornulaca aucheri (local name thalj) in area of a sand dunes south from Abu Nahlah. Qatar, April 25, 2014
Cornulaca aucheri on a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Shoot of Cornulaca aucheri taken from a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Cornulaca aucheri on dark background taken from a beach in the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) Water Well near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, November 7, 2014
Thorny plant of Cornulaca aucheri taken from a beach near Salwa Road in Abu Samra, near Saudi border. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Close up of tiny flowers of Cornulaca aucheri taken from a beach near Salwa Road in Abu Samra, near Saudi border. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Brownish plant Cornulaca aucheri in windblown sand in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, March 27, 2015
Cornulaca aucheri in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Cornulaca aucheri in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Tumbleweed (dry mature plants of Cornulaca aucheri) on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 25, 2015
Cornulaca aucheri (local name thalj) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016Cornulaca aucheri is a brownish plant that grows in various locations in Qatar, including sand dunes, beaches, and roadsides. It has been observed accumulating drifting sand around its bushy shape, and its thorns are a distinctive feature. The plant produces tiny flowers and seeds, which have been found on the plant in different locations. In some areas, the plant forms tumbleweeds when it dries out, blowing away in the wind. Cornulaca aucheri has been spotted in various regions of Qatar, including near Doha, Abu Nahlah, Al Hamala, and Fuwairit, often growing in windblown sand or on gravel planes. Its local name is "thalj", and it appears to be a common plant species in the country's desert landscapes.
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