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Suaeda vermiculata Forssk. ex J. F. Gmel.

Synonyms

Salsola mollis, Suaeda mollis, Suaeda monodiana

Common names

Seablite, Suaeda friticosa, suwaid

AI-generated Description

Suaeda vermiculata is a halophytic shrub native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to thrive in coastal saline environments, such as salt flats and sabkhas. Studies have shown that Suaeda vermiculata is a common component of Qatari flora, particularly in areas with high soil salinity and low vegetation cover. It is able to tolerate extreme conditions, including high temperatures, drought, and salt stress, making it well adapted to Qatar's arid climate. Local research has also highlighted the plant's potential for use in rehabilitation and restoration efforts in degraded or saline environments.

Seedling of Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata, local name suwaid) on a beach of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Madinat Al Shamal - Al Gharya Road, Qatar

Close up of Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on sand of Umm Tays Island in Madinat Al Shamal area. Qatar, March 14, 2014
Madinat Al Shamal - Al Gharya Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) in empty area north from crossing of Al Istiqlal and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) at sunrise in empty area north from crossing of Al Istiqlal and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) taken from empty area north from crossing of Al Istiqlal and Al Markhiya streets in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar

Close up of a twig of Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Small plant of Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) among shells near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, September 26, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) taken from area of Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, September 26, 2014

Tiny flowers of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 9, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Big plant of Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on a beach in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, November 29, 2014
Al Rayyan, Qatar

Young plant of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Young shoot of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Bush of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seedling of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015
Rose area Road, Qatar

Shoot of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, January 9, 2015
Rose area Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) with fruits near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Large bush of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Salt tolerant plant of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near a small water channel on roadside between Al Khor and Ras Luffan. Qatar, February 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Twig of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) with fruits near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 6, 2015

Close up of a twig of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) with fruits near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, February 6, 2015

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, March 7, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Female flowers of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, April 24, 2015
Rose area Road, Qatar

Blooming seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, April 24, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blooming plant of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, April 24, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Bush of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on roadside between Mesaieed and Al Wakra in Southern Qatar, July 10, 2015
Mesaieed Rd, Qatar

Branch of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on roadside between Mesaieed and Al Wakra. Southern Qatar, July 10, 2015
Mesaieed Rd, Qatar

Close up of round-leaf variety of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) taken from roadside between Mesaieed and Al Wakra. Qatar, July 10, 2015

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) with round leaf variation on roadside of Salwa Road in Abu Samra, near the border. Southern Qatar, October 16, 2015
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, October 17, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on a shore near Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim) in Al Khor. Qatar, November 28, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Highly succulent form of seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) in area of Ras Laffan farms. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) in a roadside depression east from Al Jebail water treatment plant. Al Khor, Qatar, March 19, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) near sandstone cliffs on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, June 18, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seablite (Suaeda vermiculata) on roadside of Dukhan Highway west from Khawzan. Qatar, June 24, 2016
Dukhan Hwy, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Suaeda vermiculata, also known as seablite, was observed in various locations throughout Qatar from March 2014 to June 2016. The observations were made in coastal areas, including beaches and islands, as well as in inland areas, such as roadsides and depressions. The plant was found to be highly adaptable and able to thrive in a range of environments, including salty and sandy soils. Various forms of the plant were observed, including seedlings, young shoots, and mature bushes, with some displaying succulent leaves or round leaf variations. The plant was also found to produce fruits and flowers, with male and female flowers observed in some cases. Overall, the observations suggest that Suaeda vermiculata is a common and widespread species in Qatar, able to tolerate a range of conditions and thrive in diverse environments.

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

• Suaeda vermiculata 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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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.