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Medicago monantha (C.A.Mey.) Trautv.

Synonyms

Trigonella brahuica, Trigonella incisa, Trigonella monantha, Trigonella noeana, Trigonella polycerata

Common names

Nafal barri

AI-generated Description

Medicago monantha is an annual legume 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. Studies have reported its presence in various locations throughout the country, including the northern and central regions. The plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's arid environment is likely due to its deep root system and drought-tolerant characteristics.

Medicago monantha (Trigonella monantha) near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

Yellow flowers of Medicago monantha (Trigonella monantha) near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

Medicago monantha (Trigonella monantha) with long seed pods near Dukhan Road. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Medicago monantha was observed near Dukhan Road in western Qatar on March 1, 2014. The plant was found to have yellow flowers, which were visible at the time of observation. In addition to the flowers, the plant had long seed pods, indicating that it was in a mature stage of development. The presence of both flowers and seed pods suggests that Medicago monantha is able to bloom and produce seeds in the Qatar environment. The specific location near Dukhan Road in western Qatar may provide suitable conditions for the growth and reproduction of this plant species. Overall, the observations suggest that Medicago monantha is adapted to the local climate and soil conditions in Qatar. Further study could provide more information on its distribution and abundance in the region. Observations were made in March, a time of year with mild temperatures.

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

• Medicago monantha 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.