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Farsetia heliophila Bunge ex Coss.

Synonyms

Farsetia arabica

AI-generated Description

Farsetia heliophila is an annual herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy and rocky areas, often in association with other desert plants. It produces small white or yellowish flowers and has a preference for well-drained soils and full sun. Local studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the Dukhan and Al Shahaniya areas, where it blooms from February to May.

Farsetia heliophila with seeds on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Seeds of Farsetia heliophila on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Farsetia heliophila with flowers and fruits on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Farsetia heliophila on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Fruit of Farsetia heliophila on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 8, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Farsetia heliophila on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 8, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Ash grey plant of Farsetia heliophila on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. North-eastern Qatar, November 14, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Branch of Farsetia heliophila with flowers in a runnel north from Dukhan. Qatar, February 20, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Farsetia heliophila with flowers on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Grey bushes of Farsetia heliophila on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Plant of Farsetia heliophila with fruits on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Large blooming plant of Farsetia heliophila on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 19, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Farsetia heliophila was observed on the rocky ridges of Jebel Fuwairit in Northern Qatar, with seeds present in December 2014 and fruits visible in January 2015. The plant was also found to have flowers and fruits in March 2016, with grey bushes and large blooming plants noted. In November 2015, an ash grey plant was observed on the rocky ridge. Additionally, a branch of Farsetia heliophila with flowers was found in a runnel north from Dukhan in February 2016. The plant's appearance varied, with some observations noting seeds, fruits, or flowers, while others described the plant's color and size, including large blooming plants and grey bushes. Overall, the observations suggest that Farsetia heliophila is a resilient plant that can thrive in Qatar's rocky terrain. It was also seen in north-eastern Qatar.

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

• Farsetia heliophila 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.