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Degaygah
Spergula fallax is an annual herb native to Europe and Western Asia. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy areas and along roadsides. It produces small white flowers from December to February. The plant is adapted to dry conditions and can thrive in poor soil. Its presence in Qatar indicates its ability to naturalize and spread in new regions with suitable climates.
Blooming Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in sand near a road to Saudi Arabia in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
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Blooming Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in a roadside depression in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014طريق سلوى، Qatar
Blooming Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) on a roadside of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014Salwa Rd, Qatar
Caviar like black seeds with broadly winged whitish margin of Spergula fallax (Spergula fallax, local name degaygah) in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Shamal Road, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) on a roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, January 30, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, January 30, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Seed capsules of spurry (Spergula fallax) in Uwaynat Bin Husayn near Simaisma. Qatar, March 6, 2015Al Khor Coastal Road, Qatar
Spurry (Spergula fallax) in Uwaynat Bin Husayn near Simaisma. Qatar, March 6, 2015Al Khor Coastal Road, Qatar
Opened seed capsules of spurry (Spergula fallax) taken from Uwaynat Bin Husayn near Simaisma. Northern Qatar, March 6, 2015
Fruits and black seeds of spurry (Spergula fallax) taken from Uwaynat Bin Husayn near Simaisma. Northern Qatar, March 6, 2015
Close up of black seeds of spurry (Spergula fallax) taken from Uwaynat Bin Husayn near Simaisma. Northern Qatar, March 6, 2015
Small plant of Spergula fallax in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015Rawdat Rashed Rd, Rawdat Rasid, Qatar
Tiny fruits of Spergula fallax in a roadside depression in Rawdat Rashed. Qatar, December 11, 2015Rawdat Rashed Rd, Rawdat Rasid, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) on a roadside near Zubara. North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Flowers of Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, January 29, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 6, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Spergula fallax (local name degaygah) in a depression in Al Harrarah. Qatar, March 4, 2016Unnamed Road, Al Kharrara, Qatar
Black seeds of Spergula fallax on the ground in a depression in Al Harrarah. Qatar, March 4, 2016Unnamed Road, Al Kharrara, QatarSpergula fallax was observed blooming in various locations throughout Qatar, including southern, western, and northern regions. The plant was found growing in sandy areas, roadside depressions, and silty depressions, often near roads or in areas with disturbed soil. Observations were made during different times of the year, from January to March, with flowers and seed capsules present during these periods. The seeds were described as black with a broadly winged whitish margin, resembling caviar. The plant was also found to produce tiny fruits and have a local name of "degaygah". Additionally, the plant's growth habits and seed dispersal were observed in various locations, including Rawdat Rashed, Al Khor, and Al Harrarah. Overall, Spergula fallax appears to be a widespread and adaptable species in Qatar.
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