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Salicornia sinus-persica Akhani

Common names

Glasswort

AI-generated Description

Salicornia sinus-persica is a succulent halophyte that grows in coastal salt marshes and mudflats. In Qatar, it has been found to thrive in areas with high salinity, such as the intertidal zones of the Arabian Gulf. Studies have shown that S. sinus-persica plays a crucial role in stabilizing the soil and preventing erosion in these environments. Additionally, it provides habitat for various marine species and helps to maintain biodiversity in Qatar's coastal ecosystems.

Glasswort (Salicornia sinus-persica) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Glasswort (Salicornia sinus-persica) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 9, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Fall colors of glasswort Salicornia sinus-persica in salt marsh, view from causeway to Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Fall colors of glasswort Salicornia sinus-persica in salt marsh near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Reddish plant of glasswort Salicornia sinus-persica on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Inundated reddish plants of glasswort Salicornia sinus-persica on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Glasswort (Salicornia sinus-persica) taken from Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, May 29, 2015

Red foliage of glasswort (Salicornia sinus-persica) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 20, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Red stems of glasswort (Salicornia sinus-persica) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, December 20, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Glasswort (Salicornia sinus-persica) on a beach near Fuwairit. Qatar, June 4, 2016
Unnamed Road, Fuwayriţ, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Salicornia sinus-persica was observed in various locations in Qatar, primarily on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) and near Fuwairit. It was seen to have different colors depending on the season, with reddish foliage and stems visible in November and December. The plant was found in salt marshes and on beaches, and was sometimes inundated with water. Observations were made over a period of nearly two years, from September 2014 to June 2016. The plant's appearance varied, with some observations showing it with purple or reddish hues, while others showed it as a more typical green glasswort. The plant's ability to thrive in salty environments was also noted, with it being found in areas with high salt concentrations. Overall, the observations suggest that Salicornia sinus-persica is a hardy and adaptable plant.

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

• Salicornia sinus-persica 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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• 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.