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Halocnemum strobilaceum (Pall.) M. Bieb.

Synonyms

Halopeplis perfoliata, Halostachys perfoliata, Salicornia perfoliata, Salicornia strobilacea

Common names

Hadhadi, hamd, jointed glasswort, Sabat

AI-generated Description

Halocnemum strobilaceum is a succulent shrub that thrives in coastal saline environments. In Qatar, it is commonly found in salt marshes and sabkhas (salt flats), where its deep roots allow it to tolerate high salinity levels. The plant's fleshy leaves and stems help to store water, enabling it to survive in areas with limited freshwater availability. Halocnemum strobilaceum plays a crucial role in stabilizing coastal soils and providing habitat for various wildlife species in Qatar's arid ecosystem.

Salt marsh overgrown mostly with jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 25, 2011

Salt tolerant plant Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, March 7, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Salt tolerant plant Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 19, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of Halocnemum strobilaceum in salt marsh on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Close up of Halocnemum strobilaceum near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Halocnemum strobilaceum taken from area of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, September 26, 2014

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 9, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 24, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Mat of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 24, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Mat of Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Salt tolerant plant of Halocnemum strobilaceum on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Mats of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Fish Roundabout, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Fish Roundabout, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) turning yellow in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Fish Roundabout, Qatar

Yellow shoots of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Unnamed Road, Al Dhakira, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Fish Roundabout, Qatar

Twig of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Fish Roundabout, Qatar

Brownish shoots of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in salt marsh near Al Thakira. Qatar, December 5, 2014
Fish Roundabout, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015
Rose area Road, Qatar

Shoot of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015
Rose area Road, Qatar

Branches of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in sand on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) forming sand mounds in Luwaima and Ras Al Qawar north from Al Thakhira. Qatar, June 18, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) in windblown sand in Luwaima and Ras Al Qawar north from Al Thakhira. Qatar, June 18, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Salt marsh in Luwaima and Ras Al Qawar covered by plants of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) north from Al Thakhira. Qatar, June 18, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Mounds of jointed glasswort (Halocnemum strobilaceum) on salt marsh in Luwaima and Ras Al Qawar north from Al Thakhira. Qatar, June 18, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Halocnemum strobilaceum, also known as jointed glasswort, was observed in various locations in Qatar, primarily in salt marshes and coastal areas. Observations were made between February 2011 and June 2016, with most taking place on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) near Al Khor. The plant was found to be highly tolerant of salty conditions and formed dense mats or mounds in the salt marshes. It was observed in different stages of growth, including green, yellow, and brownish shoots. In some areas, such as Luwaima and Ras Al Qawar, the plant was seen forming sand mounds and covering large areas of the salt marsh. Overall, the observations suggest that Halocnemum strobilaceum is a common and resilient species in Qatar's coastal ecosystems.

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

• Halocnemum strobilaceum 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.