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Eremobium aegyptiacum (Spreng.) Asch.

Synonyms

Cithareloma gedrosiacum, Eremobium diffusum, Eremobium lineare, Eremobium longisiliquum, Eremobium nefudicum, Eremobium pyramidum, Hesperis diffusa, Malcolmia aegyptiaca, Malcolmia nefudica, Malcolmia pyramidum, Matthiola linearis

Common names

Eremobium aegyptium, sleisla

AI-generated Description

Eremobium aegyptiacum is an annual herb native to North Africa and the Middle East. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy soils and coastal areas. It is a small, hairy plant with tiny white or yellow flowers that bloom from February to May. Studies in Qatar have reported its presence in various regions, including the northern and western parts of the country, where it thrives in areas with low vegetation cover. Eremobium aegyptiacum is considered a common weed in Qatar's desert ecosystems, often growing alongside other annuals and perennials. Its adaptability to harsh environmental conditions makes it a notable component of Qatar's flora.

White flowers of Eremobium aegyptiacum (to the left) on sand in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
طريق سلوى، Qatar

Eremobium aegyptiacum in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Tiny plant of Eremobium aegyptiacum with a flower in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Eremobium aegyptiacum with flowers and fruits in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Blooming Eremobium aegyptiacum in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Plants of Eremobium aegyptiacum in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Eremobium aegyptiacum with opened seed pods in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

White and blue flowers of Eremobium aegyptiacum in sand near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, January 22, 2016
Bu Samra Rd, Qatar

Blooming Eremobium aegyptiacum in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, February 26, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Eremobium aegyptiacum was observed in various locations in southern Qatar, including Jebel Al-Nakhsh and Rawdat Ekdaim, between 2014 and 2016. The plant was found growing in windblown sand on roadsides and in sandy areas, often with white flowers and occasionally with blue flowers. Observations were made during different months, including February, March, April, and January, indicating that the plant blooms and produces seeds over an extended period. The plant's growth habits were documented, showing tiny plants with single flowers, as well as larger plants with multiple flowers and seed pods. In some cases, the seed pods were observed to be open, releasing seeds into the windblown sand.

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

• Eremobium aegyptiacum 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

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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.
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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.