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Vicia monantha Retz.

Synonyms

Cracca calcarata, Vicia biflora, Vicia calcarata, Vicia griffithii

Common names

Barn vetch, duhraij, hard vetch, square-stemmed vetch

AI-generated Description

Vicia monantha, also known as the single-flowered vetch, is an annual legume native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy and stony areas, often in association with other desert plants. Studies have reported its presence in various locations throughout the country, including the northern and central regions. The plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's arid environment is likely due to its deep root system and capacity for nitrogen fixation, allowing it to survive in areas with limited water and nutrient availability. However, more research is needed to fully understand the ecological role of Vicia monantha in Qatar's unique desert ecosystem.

Hard vetch (Vicia monantha) with flowers taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, January 26, 2016

Hard vetch (Vicia monantha) taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, January 26, 2016

Hard vetch (Vicia monantha) on dark background taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, January 26, 2016

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Vicia monantha in Qatar revealed that the plant was found growing in the Onaiza area of Doha, specifically on Ibn Nusaih Street. The plant was observed to have flowers, which were visible in various photographs taken on January 26, 2016. The images showed the plant against different backgrounds, including white and dark, allowing for a clear view of its features. The hard vetch was photographed from different angles, providing a comprehensive visual record of its appearance. The presence of flowers suggests that the plant was in bloom at the time of observation, likely indicating the peak growing season for Vicia monantha in Qatar. The photographs collectively provide a detailed documentation of the plant's morphology and growth habits in its natural environment.

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

• Vicia monantha 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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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org 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.