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Erodium oxyrrhynchum oxyrrhynchum

Synonyms

Erodium botrys, Erodium guttatum, Erodium hohenackeri, Erodium obtusilobum

Common names

Ibrat al rahib

My notes

It may be Erodium laciniatum.

AI-generated Description

Erodium oxyrrhynchum is an annual herb native to North Africa and parts of Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy and rocky areas, often in disturbed habitats. Research suggests that E. oxyrrhynchum can thrive in the country's arid conditions, blooming from February to May with small pink or purple flowers. Its presence in Qatar indicates the plant's adaptability to extreme temperatures and limited rainfall.

Fruits of Heron's bill (Erodium oxyrrhynchum) near Ras Laffan. Qatar, March 7, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Leaf of Heron's bill (Erodium oxyrrhynchum) near Ras Laffan. Qatar, March 7, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seeds of Heron's bill (Erodium oxyrrhynchum) near Ras Laffan. Qatar, March 7, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Erodium oxyrrhynchum was observed in Qatar, specifically near Ras Laffan, on March 7, 2014. The fruits of the plant were noted, characterized by their distinctive shape, resembling a beak or bill. The leaves of the plant were also observed, providing insight into the plant's foliage. Additionally, the seeds of Erodium oxyrrhynchum were examined, allowing for further study of the plant's reproductive structures. These observations suggest that Erodium oxyrrhynchum is able to thrive in Qatar's environment, with the plant producing viable fruits and seeds. The specific location near Ras Laffan may provide a suitable habitat for the plant, supporting its growth and development. Overall, these observations contribute to a greater understanding of Erodium oxyrrhynchum in Qatar. The plant's morphology and reproductive structures were documented, providing valuable information for future studies.

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 oxyrrhynchum 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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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.