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Tetraena simplex (L.) Beier & Thulin

Synonyms

Fabago portulacifolius, Zygophyllum dregeanum, Zygophyllum microcarpum, Zygophyllum microphyllum, Zygophyllum obtusum, Zygophyllum portulacoides, Zygophyllum simplex

Common names

Daa, harm, hureim, Simple-leaved bean caper, umm thareeb

AI-generated Description

Zygophyllum simplex is a desert shrub native to North Africa and the Middle East. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy and saline environments. Research in Qatar has noted its tolerance to high temperatures, drought, and salinity, making it an important species for understanding plant adaptations in arid ecosystems. However, detailed information on its specific characteristics, growth patterns, or conservation status within Qatar is limited and would require further study.

Blooming Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) in Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, February 19, 2010

Succulent plant Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha. Qatar, March 5, 2010

Blooming Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) in desert. Harrarah, 40 miles south-west from Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2010

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Desert plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) near Sawda Natheel Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
سودا ناثيل, أم حوطة, الريان, قطر

Desert plant Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) near a road to Sawda Natheel in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
الريان, قطر

Blooming desert plant Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) near a road to Saudi Arabia in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014
سودا ناثيل, أم حوطة, الريان, قطر

Yellow flower of a desert plant Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) in a roadside depression of Abu Samra Road in southern Qatar, February 11, 2014

Desert plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Al Rayyan, Qatar

Blooming Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) on roadside of Salwa Road in south-western Qatar, February 21, 2014
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Large plants of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

Large plants of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) on roadside of a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) near a road north from Ash Shahaniyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014
Garafat Al Rayyan and Dukhan Highway, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) forming a sand mound on roadside of Salwa Road, south-west from Doha. Qatar, April 23, 2014
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Fruits of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) on roadside of Salwa Road near Karaana, south-west from Doha. Qatar, April 23, 2014
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Large plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) near Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 6, 2014
Al Muhandiseen St, Doha, Qatar

Bush of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) near Al Markhiya Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 7, 2014
Al Muhandiseen St, Doha, Qatar

Large plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) near Al Markhiya Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 7, 2014
Al Muhandiseen Street, Doha, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) with ripening fruits near Al Markhiya Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 7, 2014
Al Muhandiseen Street, Doha, Qatar

Pillow like plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, harm, hureim) on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, November 28, 2014
Rose area Road, Qatar

Seedling of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex)(?) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, January 9, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Young plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, January 9, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Fruits of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) taken from the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, May 30, 2015

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) with fruits taken from the area of Al Hamala (Al Hamlah) near Umm Bab. South-western Qatar, May 30, 2015

Seedling of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seedling of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) with flowers in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seedling of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) on mud in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, October 24, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blooming seedling of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) on roadside between Mesayeed and Harrarah. Qatar, October 30, 2015
Al Wukair St, Qatar

Seedling of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) on white background in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) plant shaped as rhombus near Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015
Dukhan Hwy, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) grown on a mat of Corchorus depressus near Dukhan Road. Shahaniya, Qatar, December 4, 2015
Dukhan Hwy, Qatar

Cushions of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) in roadside depression near a road from Al Shahaniya to Al Samriya north-east from camel race track. Lekhraib, Qatar, December 4, 2015
Unnamed Road, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar

Mat of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) in roadside depression of Dukhan Highway. Qatar, January 15, 2016
Dukhan Hwy, Qatar

Rectangular shape of simple-leaved bean caper Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local names Daa, harm, hureim) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
Salwa Rd, Qatar

Round plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) near limestone cliffs in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) on the top of limestone cliffs in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Small purple tinged plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) on limestone cliffs in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Purple tinged plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) in sand on limestone cliffs in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blooming plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Flat plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex, local name Daa, harm, hureim) with flowers on a gravel plane in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) plant on Purple Island (Jazirat Bin Ghanim). Al Khor, Qatar, May 28, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The observations document the presence of Zygophyllum simplex (Tetraena simplex) plants in various locations across Qatar, from 2015 to 2016. The plant was found in different habitats, including roadside depressions, limestone cliffs, and gravel planes. It was observed in various forms, such as seedlings, mats, cushions, and individual plants, often with a distinctive rectangular or rhombus shape. The plant's appearance varied, with some having purple-tinged leaves or flowers. The observations were made during different times of the year, indicating that the plant is present throughout the year. Overall, the observations provide a comprehensive record of the distribution and morphology of Zygophyllum simplex in Qatar, highlighting its adaptability to different environments and its unique characteristics. The data can be useful for further botanical research and conservation efforts in the region.

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

• Zygophyllum simplex 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

How the web page was created

• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
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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.