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Paronychia hirsuta, Paronychia pubescens
Eysh shawlah, ghubaira, Hairy Rupturewort, umm wajaa al kabid
Herniaria hirsuta is a species of flowering plant in the pink family known by the common name hairy rupturewort. It is native to Eurasia and North Africa, and it is known on other continents, including North America, as an introduced species. This is an annual herb with stems up to 20 centimeters long usually growing prostrate along the ground. The small, fuzzy, pale green leaves are up to about a centimeter long and coat the stems. The inflorescences appear in the leaf axils. Each contains 3 to 8 hairy green sepals and no petals. The fruit is a tiny bumpy utricle containing one seed.[+]
Herniaria hirsuta, also known as hairy rupturewort, is a small, annual herb with hairy stems and leaves. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy areas and coastal plains, often in association with other desert plants. It is a relatively rare species in the country, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats. The plant's tiny white flowers and fruit are characteristic features. Herniaria hirsuta is adapted to the arid conditions of Qatar, with a deep root system allowing it to survive in areas with limited water availability.
Hairy Rupturewort (Herniaria hirsuta, local name Eysh shawlah) in silty depression near Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Al Shamal Road, Qatar
Hairy Rupturewort (Herniaria hirsuta, local name Eysh shawlah) in silty depression near Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Shamal Road, Qatar
Hairy Rupturewort (Herniaria hirsuta, local name Eysh shawlah) with flowers in silty depression near Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Shamal Road, Qatar
Prostrate plant Hairy Rupturewort (Herniaria hirsuta, local name Eysh shawlah) with flowers in silty depression near Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Shamal Road, QatarObservations of Herniaria hirsuta in Qatar revealed that the plant grows in silty depressions, as seen near Ras Laffan in Northern Qatar. On February 28, 2014, the plant was found to be flowering, with small blooms present on the prostrate stems. The plant's growth habit was observed to be prostrate, with stems spreading out along the ground. The local name for the plant is Eysh shawlah, and it appears to thrive in the silty depressions of Northern Qatar. The plant's hairy leaves and stems were also noted, giving it a distinctive appearance. Overall, Herniaria hirsuta was found to be a small, flowering plant that grows in specific habitats in Qatar.
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