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Polycarpaea robbairea is a small annual herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy soils and saline flats, often in areas with low vegetation cover. The plant produces tiny white or pinkish flowers and has small, ovate leaves. It is considered a rare and endangered species in Qatar due to habitat loss and degradation. Conservation efforts are necessary to protect this unique and fragile plant species in the Qatari environment.
Plant of Polycarpaea robbairea in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, February 6, 2015
Ash Shamal, Qatar
Plant of Polycarpaea robbairea with flowers in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, February 6, 2015Ash Shamal, Qatar
Plant of Polycarpaea robbairea in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarThe plant Polycarpaea robbairea has been observed growing in silty depressions in Northern Qatar. On February 6, 2015, it was found in a silty depression in Al Numan, where it was seen with and without flowers. The plant's presence in these areas suggests that it can thrive in low-lying regions with silty soil. Another observation on February 27, 2016, in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road, further confirms its ability to grow in similar environments. These observations provide insight into the plant's habitat preferences and distribution in Qatar. The plant's growth in these areas may be facilitated by the moisture retention properties of silty soil, allowing it to survive in an otherwise arid environment.
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