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Hameira, humeira, Scarlet pea
Indigofera intricata is a shrub-like perennial legume native to tropical Africa and Asia. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas and sandy dunes, tolerating high temperatures and saline conditions. Local studies have reported its presence in the country's northern regions, where it forms part of the vegetation in arid ecosystems. The plant's ability to fix nitrogen and withstand harsh environmental conditions makes it a notable component of Qatar's unique flora.
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name Hameira) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010
Desert plant Indigofera intricata (local name humeira) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
الريان, قطر
Bush of a desert plant Indigofera intricata (local name humeira) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014الريان, قطر
Spreading bush of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) with flowers on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Bush of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) with flowers on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Pillow shaped bush of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) near a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Fruits of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) at entrance of Ras Abrouq Peninsula near Zekreet. Qatar, November 14, 2014Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015Salwa Rd, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) in sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015Salwa Road, Qatar
Fresh shoot of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) on roadside between Mesayeed and Harrarah. Qatar, October 30, 2015Al Wukair St, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) with a flower on roadside of Salwa Road, near Nakhsh Mountain. Qatar, October 31, 2015Salwa Rd, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) emerging from sand on roadside of Salwa Road, near Nakhsh Mountain. Qatar, October 31, 2015Salwa Rd, Qatar
Desert plant Indigofera intricata (local name humeira) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Indigofera intricata (local name humeira) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Branches of Indigofera intricata (local name humeira) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Flower of Indigofera intricata (local name humeira) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 4, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 18, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Small plant of scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) in windblown sand on southern side of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Southern Qatar, March 18, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name Hameira) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Qatar, April 8, 2016Salwa Rd, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata) with fruits on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Scarlet pea (Indigofera intricata, local name humeira) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarThe Indigofera intricata plant was observed in various locations across Qatar, including Harrarah, Sawda Natheel, and Salwa Road. It was found growing in desert environments, often in windblown sand or on roadside areas. The plant was observed to have a spreading bush shape, with some specimens forming pillow-like shapes. It produced flowers and fruits, which were visible in observations from February to April. In some cases, the plant was seen emerging from sand or growing on sand dunes. The local name for the plant is "humeira" or "Hameira", and it was observed in southern Qatar, particularly in areas such as Maszhabiya Reserve and Khashem Al Nekhsh. The plant's growth and development were documented over several years, from 2010 to 2016.
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