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Antirrhinum albifrons, Linaria glauca, Linaria minutiflora, Linaria modesta
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In 2016, the place on roadside where it grows was bulldozed for road extension, only a small island of land remained.
Linaria albifrons is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy and rocky areas, often in association with other desert plants. It produces small, white or pale yellow flowers and can thrive in poor soil conditions. Local studies have reported its presence in various parts of the country, including the Dukhan and Umm Bab regions. The plant's ability to adapt to Qatar's arid climate makes it a notable species in the region's flora.
Seeds of Linaria albifrons taken from area near Ras Laffan. Qatar, March 7, 2014
Makkah St, Doha, Qatar
Wide angle view of plants of Linaria albifrons on roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Plant of Linaria albifrons on roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Plant of Linaria albifrons with a flower on roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Plant of Linaria albifrons on dark background on roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Plant of Linaria albifrons on white background on roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Plant of Linaria albifrons on white background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Plant of Linaria albifrons on dark background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Blooming Linaria albifrons on white background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Blooming Linaria albifrons on dark background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Blooming Linaria albifrons against a picture of a desert taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Plant of Linaria albifrons with a picture of a desert as background taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Linaria albifrons against a picture of a desert taken from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Plant of Linaria albifrons extracted from a roadside south from Ras Laffan. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Linaria albifrons was observed near Ras Laffan in Qatar on March 7, 2014, and again on February 19, 2016. The plant was found to be blooming with white flowers and had seed capsules. It grew on the roadside, often in small groups, and was considered a rare plant in the area. The habitat of the plant was observed to be on the roadside south from Ras Laffan, with multiple plants growing together. The plant's appearance was documented with various backgrounds, including dark, white, and blue sky, and its flower was also photographed against a desert backdrop. Overall, the observations suggest that Linaria albifrons is a small, flowering plant that grows in specific areas of Qatar, particularly near Ras Laffan. Its growth habits and appearance were well-documented through photographs taken on two separate occasions.
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