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Melissa perennis, Pleudia aegyptiaca, Salvia arida, Salvia gabrieli, Salvia pumila, Thymus hirtus, Thymus syrticus
Beraiho, Egyptian sage, ghbeisha, naeem, noaim, raal
Salvia aegyptiaca (Egyptian sage) is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the Lamiaceae family.
Salvia aegyptiaca, also known as Egyptian sage, is a perennial herb native to North Africa and the Middle East. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas and sandy plains. Research studies have identified S. aegyptiaca in various regions of Qatar, including the northern and southern parts of the country. The plant is characterized by its greyish-green leaves, blue-purple flowers, and hairy stems. It is often associated with saline soils and can tolerate high temperatures and drought conditions, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment.
Egyptian sage (Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia pumila, local name naeem) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014
Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar
Egyptian sage (Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia pumila, local names naeem, ghbeisha, noaim) on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar
Egyptian sage (Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia pumila, local names naeem, ghbeisha, noaim) with fruits on roadside of Dukhan Highway near Al Shakhaniya. Qatar, January 15, 2016Dukhan Hwy, Qatar
Egyptian sage (Salvia aegyptiaca, local names naeem, ghbeisha, noaim) on roadside near Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 29, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarEgyptian sage (Salvia aegyptiaca) was observed growing on roadsides in various locations in Qatar. On February 22, 2014, it was seen on the roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar. It was also spotted on March 1, 2014, on the roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah in Western Qatar. In 2016, the plant was observed with fruits on the roadside of Dukhan Highway near Al Shakhaniya on January 15, and on a roadside near Fuwairit in Northern Qatar on January 29. The local names for the plant include naeem, ghbeisha, and noaim, indicating its presence and recognition in different regions of Qatar. These observations suggest that Egyptian sage is a common and widespread species in Qatar, able to thrive in roadside environments.
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