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Panicum turgidum Forssk.

Synonyms

Panicum frutescens, Panicum neglectum, Panicum nubicum

Common names

Ithmam, thumam

Extract from Wikipedia article

Panicum turgidum is an old world clumping desert bunchgrass of the Panicum genus.

AI-generated Description

Panicum turgidum, also known as panic grass, is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas, saline flats, and sandy dunes. Studies have shown that P. turgidum is tolerant of high salinity and drought, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment. It is a common species in the country's natural habitats, including the mangrove forests and salt marshes along the coast. Local research has highlighted the importance of P. turgidum in stabilizing soil and providing habitat for wildlife in Qatar's fragile ecosystems.

Desert grass Panicum turgidum Forssk. (local name Thummam). Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010

Desert grass Panicum turgidum (local name Thummam) on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Khashem Al Nekhsh. Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Desert grass Panicum turgidum (local name Thummam) in sand on roadside of Salwa Road in area of Rawdat Ekdaim. Southern Qatar, March 21, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Desert grass Panicum turgidum in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Flower spikelets of desert grass Panicum turgidum (local name Thummam) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 25, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Desert grass Panicum turgidum in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, March 25, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Desert grass Panicum turgidum (local name Thummam) in a wadi near Salwa Road, near Mukaynis. Qatar, April 22, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Seeds of desert grass Panicum turgidum (local name Thummam) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, May 20, 2016
Quarantine Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Panicum turgidum was observed in various locations in Qatar, including Harrarah, Salwa Road, Rawdat Ekdaim, Nakhsh Mountain, and Maszhabiya Reserve. The plant was found growing in sandy areas, such as roadside sand and wadis, between March and May. In 2015, it was spotted on Salwa Road in areas of Khashem Al Nekhsh and Rawdat Ekdaim, as well as near Nakhsh Mountain. In 2016, the plant was observed in Maszhabiya Reserve, where its flower spikelets and seeds were also noted. Additionally, it was found in a wadi near Salwa Road, near Mukaynis, in April 2016. The local name for the plant is Thummam, and it appears to be widely distributed in southern Qatar. The observations suggest that Panicum turgidum is adapted to desert environments and can thrive in sandy conditions.

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

• Panicum turgidum, Wikipedia article
• Panicum turgidum 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.