Flower of Launaea mucronata (local name Huwa ghazal) near Northern Rd. (Shamal). Qatar
The image showcases a flower of the plant species **Launaea mucronata**, locally known as **Huwa ghazal**. The photograph was taken on March 7th, 2012, near Northern Road (Shamal) in Qatar.
* **Flower**:
* Color: Yellow
* Shape: Star-shaped with narrow petals
* Size: Approximately 1-2 cm in diameter
* Arrangement: Solitary or in small clusters on the stem
* **Stem**:
* Length: Approximately 10-20 cm tall
* Color: Greenish-yellow
* Texture: Slender and wiry with a soft, fuzzy appearance
* **Leaves**:
* Shape: Linear-lanceolate
* Size: Approximately 2-5 cm long and 1-3 mm wide
* Arrangement: Alternate along the stem
* Color: Greenish-yellow
* **Background**:
* Color: Light brown or beige
* Texture: Sandy or gravelly soil
The image provides a detailed view of the flower, stem, and leaves of Launaea mucronata, showcasing its unique characteristics and growth habit in its natural habitat. – AI vision
