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Medicago laciniata is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is found primarily in the southern Mediterranean basin. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Common names include cut-leaved medick and tattered medick. Grows in Sinai, Egypt.
Medicago laciniata, also known as cut-leaf medick, is an annual legume native to Europe and Western Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in coastal areas, saline flats, and sandy dunes. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of the country, including the north and eastern coasts. The plant is adapted to Qatar's arid climate and can tolerate high salinity levels. Its seeds are an important food source for local wildlife, such as birds and insects.
Desert plant Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) near a road to Saudi Arabia in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
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Desert plant Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) with seeds near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014أم حوطة, الريان, قطر
Desert plant Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014خط الوكير، Qatar
Desert plant Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) with seeds in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014خط الوكير، Qatar
Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, Medicago aschersoniana, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, Medicago aschersoniana, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) with spherical fruits near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, Medicago aschersoniana, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) and a torpedo seed of Erodium (at the bottom) near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, Medicago aschersoniana, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) and a torpedo seed of Erodium near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Medicago laciniata (Medicago polymorpha, Medicago aschersoniana, local names nafal abu hasak, hassak, jet barri) and a stray torpedo seed of Erodium near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Accumulation of dry seeds of Medicago laciniata on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015Rose area Road, Qatar
Dry seeds of Medicago laciniata carpeting the ground of a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, December 20, 2015Unnamed Road, QatarMedicago laciniata was observed in various locations in Qatar, including southern and western regions, between February 2014 and December 2015. The plant was found growing in sand near roads, with seeds present in many cases. In some areas, such as near Dukhan Road, the plant produced spherical fruits. The seeds were also found accumulated in large quantities in certain locations, like Purple Island and a roadside depression east of Al Jebail water treatment plant. Local names for the plant include nafal abu hasak, hassak, and jet barri. The observations suggest that Medicago laciniata is a common desert plant in Qatar, able to thrive in sandy environments and produce abundant seeds. The seeds were often found in association with those of other plants, like Erodium.
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