Slim terminal spikes of lineleaf whitepuff (Oligomeris linifolia) taken from area near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015Dipetalia linifolia, Dipetalia subulata, Ellimia ruderalis, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dispersa, Oligomeris dregeana, Oligomeris ellimia, Oligomeris glaucescens, Oligomeris resedella, Oligomeris ruderalis, Oligomeris subulata, Reseda capensis, Reseda linifolia, Reseda oligandra, Reseda schimperi, Reseda subulata, Reseda tridens, Resedella subulata
Lineleaf whitepuff, shawlah
Oligomeris linifolia is a species of flowering plant in the small family Resedaceae known by the common name lineleaf whitepuff. It is native to parts of the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, as well as southern Europe and North Africa, and the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas and saline soils, in deserts, plains, coastline, and other places. It is a fleshy annual plant, producing several erect, ribbed stems 35 to 45 centimeters in maximum height.[+]
Oligomeris linifolia is a small shrub native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy dunes and coastal areas, often forming small patches or scattered individuals. The plant produces narrow leaves and small white flowers, typically blooming from February to May. Studies have shown that Oligomeris linifolia is adapted to the harsh desert conditions of Qatar, with deep roots allowing it to access groundwater and withstand high temperatures. Local conservation efforts aim to protect this species and its habitats in Qatar's unique desert ecosystem.
Slim terminal spikes of lineleaf whitepuff (Oligomeris linifolia) taken from area near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 14, 2015
Slim terminal spikes of lineleaf whitepuff (Oligomeris linifolia) taken from area near Barzan Towers. Doha, Qatar, March 7, 2015
Flowers and fruits of lineleaf whitepuff (Oligomeris linifolia) taken from area near Barzan Towers. Doha, Qatar, March 7, 2015
Terminal spikes of lineleaf whitepuff (Oligomeris linifolia) taken from area near Barzan Towers. Doha, Qatar, March 7, 2015Observations of Oligomeris linifolia in Qatar revealed the presence of slim terminal spikes in areas near Al Khor Hospital and Barzan Towers. On February 14, 2015, these spikes were noted near Al Khor Hospital, while on March 7, 2015, they were observed near Barzan Towers in Doha. The plant's flowers and fruits were also documented on March 7, 2015, near Barzan Towers. The terminal spikes were a prominent feature of the plant's morphology in these observations. The plant was found to be growing in different areas of Qatar, including near urban structures like hospitals and towers, suggesting its ability to thrive in various environments. The observations provided insight into the plant's growth and development in Qatar's ecosystem.
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