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Coelorachis hirsuta, Elionurus hirsutus, Ischaemum hirsutum, Ischaemum mastrucatum, Lasiurus ecaudatus, Lasiurus hirsutus, Manisuris hirsuta, Rottboellia hirsuta, Saccharum hirsutum, Tripsacum aegilopoides, Tripsacum hirsutum, Triticum aegilopoides
Daa, Dahah, Sewan grass
Lasiurus scindicus, also known as Indian feather grass, is a perennial grass native to tropical Asia. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy areas and coastal dunes. Studies have shown that L. scindicus is a relatively common species in Qatar's flora, particularly in the northern and western regions of the country. It is often associated with other desert plant species, such as Zygophyllum qatarense and Stipagrostis plumosa. The plant's ability to tolerate high temperatures and saline conditions makes it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment.
Spikelets of Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) taken from Street 19 in Al Kharaitiyat area. Doha, Qatar, March 5, 2015
Seeds of Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) taken from Street 19 in Al Kharaitiyat area. Doha, Qatar, March 5, 2015
Spikelets of Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) on white background taken from Street 19 in Al Kharaitiyat area. Doha, Qatar, March 5, 2015
Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, April 11, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar
Fluffy seeds of Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) on sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016Quarantine Rd, Qatar
Fluffy seeds of Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) on sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 29, 2016Quarantine Rd, Qatar
Accumulation of fluffy seeds of Sewan grass (Lasiurus scindicus) in sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 29, 2016Quarantine Rd, QatarObservations of Lasiurus scindicus in Qatar reveal that the plant's spikelets and seeds were found in various locations, including Al Kharaitiyat area and Southern Qatar. The spikelets were observed on March 5, 2015, with detailed images taken on white background. In April 2015, the grass was seen growing in windblown sand on roadside of Salwa Road. Fluffy seeds were found on sand dunes in Maszhabiya Reserve near Abu Samra on April 8 and 29, 2016. Notably, an accumulation of fluffy seeds was observed in the same reserve on April 29, 2016, indicating the plant's ability to disperse seeds in sandy environments. The observations suggest that Lasiurus scindicus is adapted to grow in sandy areas and can thrive in Qatar's desert conditions. The plant's seeds are able to accumulate in sand dunes, allowing for further propagation.
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