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Taverniera spartea (Burm.f.) DC.

Synonyms

Hedysarum spartium, Taverniera gonoclada, Taverniera incana

Common names

Aelijaan, daheer

AI-generated Description

Taverniera spartea is a perennial legume native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy and rocky areas, often in association with other desert plants. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the north and central parts of the country. The plant's ability to thrive in arid environments makes it a notable species in Qatar's flora, contributing to the country's unique biodiversity.

Blooming bush of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Bush of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Flowers on a bush of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Flowers of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Flowers of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) on white background at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Shoots of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Flower of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) taken from north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016

Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) at sunrise at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Flowers of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) in dew at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Blooming Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) in dew at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Back lit Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) in dew at north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 19, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

Flower and fruits of Taverniera spartea taken from north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016

Fruits of Taverniera spartea taken from north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016

Bush of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) with seeds near a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) with fruits near a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Winged fruits of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) taken from area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, March 26, 2016

Bush of Taverniera spartea (local name Aelijaan) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, April 16, 2016
Fuwyrit Beach Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Taverniera spartea was observed in northern Qatar, specifically at the north end of a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit and Jabal Al Jassasiya. The plant was found to be blooming in February, with flowers present on the bush and individual flowers observed in detail. The blooms were often covered in dew, and the plant's shoots and twigs were also noted. As the season progressed, fruits developed, including winged fruits that were observed in March and April. The plant's appearance changed over time, with seeds forming and the bush continuing to grow on rocky ridges. Observations were made at different times of day, including sunrise, and in various lighting conditions, providing a detailed record of the plant's characteristics and growth habits.

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

• Taverniera spartea from www.theplantlist.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

How the web page was created

• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
• Web pages were written by a program consisting of several scripts.
• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
• Pictures of plants were selected from a database 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.