Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) in a desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010Acetosa vesicaria, Lapathum vesicarium, Rumex roseus
Bladderdock, homeid, hummayDH
Rumex vesicarius, also known as bladder dock, is an annual or perennial herb native to North Africa and the Middle East. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy soils, often near coastal areas and saline flats. The plant typically grows up to 30-60 cm tall, with triangular leaves and clusters of small, greenish flowers. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the northeastern coast and inland areas. Rumex vesicarius is considered a halophyte, tolerant of high salt concentrations, which allows it to thrive in Qatar's saline environments.
Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) in a desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010
Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid or Hanzab, Hambaz) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
Seeds of Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) in desert of Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 2, 2012
Bladderdock (Rumex vesicarius, local name homeid) on a roadside of Salwa Road. Qatar, February 14, 2014
Bladderdock (Rumex vesicarius, local name homeid) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014
Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) in silty depression near Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Bladderdock (Rumex vesicarius, local name homeid) near Zubara exit of Al Shamal Road. Northern Qatar, April 3, 2014
Flowers of bladderdock (Rumex vesicarius, local name homeid) near Zubara exit of Al Shamal Road. Northern Qatar, April 3, 2014
Blooming bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) grown on side of Al Luqta Street, near to Education City. Doha, Qatar, April 11, 2014
Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius) found on roadside near IKEA supermarket. Doha, Qatar, January 24, 2015
Striped Hawkmoth caterpillar (Hyles livornica) eating bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius) found on roadside near IKEA supermarket. Doha, Qatar, January 24, 2015
Blooming Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) on a roadside east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Bladder dock (Rumex vesicarius, local name Hummeid) on roadside of Salwa Highway. Southern Qatar, April 8, 2016Rumex vesicarius, also known as Bladder dock or Hummeid, is a plant observed in various locations in Qatar. It has been found growing in deserts, such as Harrarah, 40 miles south-west of Doha, and in silty depressions near Ras Laffan. The plant has also been spotted on roadsides, including Salwa Road, Al Shamal Road, and Dukhan Road, indicating its ability to thrive in disturbed areas. Observations were made between March 2010 and April 2016, with the plant blooming during this time, producing seeds, and being consumed by insects like the Striped Hawkmoth caterpillar. The plant's local names vary, including Hummeid, Hanzab, Hambaz, and homeid, reflecting its presence in different regions of Qatar. It has been found in northern, southern, and central areas of the country, including Doha and Al Khor.
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