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Alkali weed, didyma, nedaiwa, neddewa, Rosin Weed, Senebiera, shuwal
Cressa cretica is a small, prostrate, or erect shrub native to coastal areas and salt marshes. In Qatar, it has been found growing in saline environments, such as mangrove forests and salt flats, where it can tolerate high levels of salt and moisture. The plant's presence in Qatar indicates the country's unique geological and climatic conditions, which support a diverse range of flora adapted to harsh coastal environments.
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) taken from northern corner of crossing of Al Corniche and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 22, 2014
Flower buds of Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) taken from northern corner of crossing of Al Corniche and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 22, 2014
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) blooming on northern corner of crossing of Al Corniche and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2014
Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) taken from northern corner of crossing of Al Corniche and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2014
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) on Al Markhiya Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2014Al Markhiya Street, Doha, Qatar
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) at entrance of Film City in Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Rayhan Street, Doha, Qatar
Blooming Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) with stone fence background in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Rayhan Street, Doha, Qatar
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) growing in a silty depression Thaghab Al Majda near a road to Zubara. Qatar, December 5, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar
Blooming rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar
Rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) on white background on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar
Masses of plants of rosin Weed (Cressa cretica, local names Senebiera, didyma, nedaiwa) on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016Al Furqan St, Doha, QatarThe plant Cressa cretica, also known as Rosin Weed, was observed in various locations in Qatar, including West Bay, Al Luqta area, and Ras Abrouq Peninsula. It was found to be blooming in March and April, with observations of flower buds and blooming plants recorded on March 22, April 4, and May 3. The plant was also seen growing in a silty depression near a road to Zubara in December. In Al Luqta area, it was observed growing in large masses on Al Furqan Street, with blooming plants recorded on January 14. The plant's local names include Senebiera, didyma, and nedaiwa. Observations were made over a period of nearly two years, from March 2014 to January 2016, indicating the plant's presence in Qatar throughout the year.
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