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Lotus garcinii DC.

Synonyms

Aspalathus persica, Lotus shariffi, Lotus stocksii, Ononis aucheri

Common names

Louts

My notes

Found on limestone cliffs in Fuwairit. In Maszhabiya near Abu Samra it was seen in scattered locations in April of 2016 as seedlings, but they disappear in May.

AI-generated Description

Lotus garcinii is a perennial legume native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal and inland areas, often in sandy or saline soils. Studies have shown that L. garcinii is a common species in Qatari flora, particularly in the country's northern regions. It is valued for its drought tolerance and potential use in land rehabilitation and desertification control efforts. However, more research is needed to fully understand its ecological role and conservation status in Qatar.

Lotus garcinii with fruits on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Lotus garcinii with flowers on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Twig of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Shoot of Lotus garcinii with flowers on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Close up of flowers of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Shoot of Lotus garcinii with cuttlebone background on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Habitat of Lotus garcinii (the plant is located in a bonfire pit, at the foot of the cliff) on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Dry fruits of Lotus garcinii under the plant on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Stem and leaves of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Plant of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 12, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Flowers and fruits of Lotus garcinii taken from a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit in northern Qatar, December 12, 2014

Plant of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Plant of Lotus garcinii growing in bonfire pit on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Flowers and fruits of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Dry flowers and fruits of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Close up of a flower of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, December 19, 2014
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Shoot of Lotus garcinii with flowers on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Qatar, January 31, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Lotus garcinii plant on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 21, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Plant of Lotus garcinii under a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Close up of flowers and fruits of Lotus garcinii under a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Blooming plant of Lotus garcinii under a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Shoot of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Lotus garcinii in sand on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Shoot of Lotus garcinii with white background on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Blooming Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Close up of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Branching shoot of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Plant of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Bush of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Growth of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Flowers on a bush of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Blooming bush of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Small plant of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Small plant of Lotus garcinii on cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Branching shoots of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Branching shoots of Lotus garcinii with flowers on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Close up of flowers of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Close up of shoots of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Twig of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Branches of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Branching twig of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Spreading shoots of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Lotus garcinii with fruits on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, April 17, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, April 17, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Blooming Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, April 17, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Shoots of Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, April 17, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Plant of Lotus garcinii under the cliffs of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, June 20, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Lotus garcinii under cliffs on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, August 22, 2015
Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar

Shoot of Lotus garcinii on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 29, 2016

Bush of Lotus garcinii on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Habitat of Lotus garcinii plants on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Bush of Lotus garcinii on limestone on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Small plant of Lotus garcinii in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

Small plant of Lotus garcinii on windblown sand in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

Plant of Lotus garcinii on sand dunes in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Lotus garcinii was observed multiple times in Qatar from December 2014 to April 2016. Most observations were made on the rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit in Northern Qatar, where the plant grew in a variety of conditions, including rocky outcrops, bonfire pits, and sandy areas. The plant was found to produce flowers and fruits throughout the winter and early spring months. Some observations were also made in Southern Qatar, specifically in the Maszhabiya Reserve near Abu Samra, where the plant grew on sand dunes and windblown sand. Overall, the observations suggest that Lotus garcinii is a hardy and adaptable plant that can thrive in a range of environments in Qatar. The frequent observations over multiple years also provide valuable information on the plant's growth habits and phenology.

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

• Lotus garcinii 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.