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Monsonia heliotropioides (Cav.) Boiss.

Synonyms

Monsonia asiatica, Monsonia densiflora, Monsonia hispida, Monsonia mallica

Common names

Dahma, Jrnah, Qarno, Qerienwa

AI-generated Description

Monsonia heliotropioides is a flowering plant species in the family Geraniaceae. In Qatar, it has been found to be an annual herb with small white or pale pink flowers. The plant typically grows in sandy or rocky areas and can thrive in dry conditions, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment. It is considered a rare or localized species in the region, but its presence has been documented in various parts of the country. Further research is needed to fully understand its distribution and ecological role within Qatar's flora.

Purple flower of Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010

Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) on a roadside of Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. Qatar, December 11, 2015
Rawdat Rashed Rd, Qatar

Beaked fruits and a flower of Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) on a roadside of Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. Qatar, December 11, 2015
Rawdat Rashed Rd, Qatar

Close up of a flower of Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) on a roadside of Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. Qatar, December 11, 2015
Rawdat Rashed Rd, Qatar

Close up of fruits and flowers of Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) on a roadside of Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. Qatar, December 11, 2015
Rawdat Rashed Rd, Qatar

Pink flowers of Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) on a roadside of Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. Qatar, December 11, 2015
Rawdat Rashed Rd, Qatar

Monsonia heliotropioides (geranium family) with fruits on a roadside of Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. Qatar, December 11, 2015
Rawdat Rashed Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Monsonia heliotropioides, a member of the geranium family, has been observed in various locations in Qatar. The plant produces purple and pink flowers, which have been spotted in desert areas, such as Harrarah, and along roadsides, like Rawdat Rashed Road in Umm Al Zubar West. The flowers have been observed in March and December, suggesting a potential year-round blooming period. The plant also produces beaked fruits, which have been seen alongside the flowers on the roadside. Close-up observations reveal detailed structures of the flowers and fruits, showcasing the plant's unique characteristics. Additionally, the plant has been found to grow in different areas, including roadsides and desert regions, indicating its adaptability to various environments in Qatar. The observations highlight the plant's presence and features in the Qatari flora.

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

• Monsonia heliotropioides 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

How the web page was created

• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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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.