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Erodium glaucophyllum (L.) L

Synonyms

Erodium glabrum

Common names

Ibrat al rahib, Kebaisha, Kersh, timmair

AI-generated Description

Erodium glaucophyllum, also known as Heron's Bill, is an annual or biennial herb native to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy areas, plains, and near coastal zones. Studies suggest that E. glaucophyllum blooms from January to April, producing pink or purple flowers with five petals. Its leaves are typically pinnate, with 3-5 leaflets. The plant's adaptability to Qatar's arid environment allows it to thrive in areas with low vegetation and limited rainfall.

Rosette of drying leaves of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum?) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013
Rashid Street, Ad-Daẖirah, Qatar

Flower of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on a roadside near Zubara. Qatar, March 28, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Flower and fruits of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on a roadside near Zubara. Qatar, March 28, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) from a roadside near Zubara. Qatar, March 28, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on roadside in Dukhan. Qatar, January 15, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on roadside of Al Shamal Road. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Al Shamal Rd, Qatar

Blooming plant of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on roadside in Dukhan. Qatar, February 20, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Flower of storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) on a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Storkbill (Erodium glaucophyllum) with fruits near a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Erodium glaucophyllum has been observed in various locations in Qatar, including the desert near Ras Laffan, roadside near Zubara, Dukhan, and Jabal Al Jassasiya. It has been spotted with drying leaves, flowers, and fruits at different times of the year, from January to March. The plant grows on roadsides, rocky ridges, and in deserts, indicating its adaptability to different environments. Observations were made over several years, from 2013 to 2016, suggesting that the plant is a common sight in Qatar's landscape. The blooming plant has been seen in Dukhan and Jabal Al Jassasiya, with flowers and fruits present on the same plant, indicating its reproductive cycle. Overall, Erodium glaucophyllum appears to be a widespread and resilient species in Qatar. Its presence has been documented in northern and coastal areas of the country.

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

• Erodium glaucophyllum 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.
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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.