Violet flowers of Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) in a roadside depression of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014Alsine diandra, Alsine rubra, Arenaria diandra, Arenaria salsuginea, Buda diandra, Lepigonum campestre, Lepigonum diandrum, Lepigonum glandulosum, Lepigonum melanospermum, Lepigonum salsugineum, Spergula campestris, Spergula diandra, Spergularia adenophora, Spergularia atheniensis, Spergularia balearica, Spergularia bracteata, Spergularia campestris, Spergularia nematopoda, Spergularia patens, Spergularia salsuginea, Spergularia tenuifolia, Tissa campestris, Tissa diandra
Degaygah, Sand Spurry, Umm threib
Spergularia diandra, also known as lesser sea-spurrey, is an annual herb native to Europe and Western Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in saline environments, such as coastal areas and salt flats. It is a small, sprawling plant with tiny white flowers and can tolerate high levels of salt. Studies have reported its presence in various locations across Qatar, including the northeastern coast and inland sabkhas (salt flats), where it thrives in areas with high soil salinity. Its adaptability to these conditions makes it an interesting subject for research on plant tolerance to saline environments.
Violet flowers of Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) in a roadside depression of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
Violet flowers of Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) on a roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, January 30, 2015
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) with a flower in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Flowers of Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) on white background in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) with flowers on white background in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra?) with flowers on a roadside east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra?) with flowers and black seeds on a roadside east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, January 23, 2016
Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra, Arenaria diandra, Spergula diandra, local name degaygah) in area of Ras Laffan farms. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Violet flowers of Sand Spurry (Spergularia diandra) were observed in various locations in Qatar, including roadside depressions and areas near water treatment plants. The plant was found in southern Qatar on Abu Samra Road in February 2014, and in western Qatar on a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah in January 2015. In Al Khor, the plant was observed in a roadside depression east of Al Jebail water treatment plant in January 2016, with flowers and black seeds present. The plant was also found in the area of Ras Laffan farms in north-eastern Qatar in February 2016. The local name for the plant is "degaygah". Observations were made on different dates and locations, indicating the plant's presence in various parts of Qatar. The flowers were often violet in color and were seen on white background in some cases.
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