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Halopyrum mucronatum (L.) Stapf

Synonyms

Brachypodium unioloides, Briza mucronata, Desmazeria unioloides, Eragrostis mucronata, Festuca unioloides, Poa triticoides, Uniola mucronata

Common names

Ijlah

AI-generated Description

Halopyrum mucronatum is a perennial grass native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it is commonly found in coastal areas, sandy dunes, and saline flats. It is a halophyte, tolerant of high salt levels, and can thrive in environments with limited freshwater availability. Studies in Qatar have shown that H. mucronatum plays a crucial role in stabilizing sand dunes and preventing erosion, while also providing habitat for local wildlife. Its presence is often used as an indicator of coastal ecosystem health in the region.

Halopyrum mucronatum grass in coastal dunes on beach in Marouna. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Spikelets of Halopyrum mucronatum grass in coastal dunes on beach in Marouna. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Spikelets of Halopyrum mucronatum grass taken from coastal dunes on beach in Marouna. Qatar, December 19, 2014

Halopyrum mucronatum grass on French Beach (42 km Beach) in Marouna, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 19, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Halopyrum mucronatum was observed growing in coastal dunes on beaches in Northern Qatar. On December 19, 2014, the grass was found in Marouna, with spikelets visible in the coastal dunes. A closer examination of the spikelets revealed their distinctive shape and structure. The grass was also found on French Beach, approximately 42 km from Marouna, on the north-eastern coast, on March 19, 2016. The observations suggest that Halopyrum mucronatum is adapted to growing in coastal environments, tolerating the salty and sandy conditions of the beach dunes. The presence of the grass in multiple locations along the coast indicates its ability to thrive in these areas, making it a notable species in Qatar's coastal flora. The observations provide valuable insights into the ecology and distribution of Halopyrum mucronatum in 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

• Halopyrum mucronatum 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.