Home Page > Picture Archives > Year 2014 > Album 1344 > Photo 17          Flora of Qatar > Plantago ciliata          
Desert species of plantain with wooly cover...local name Rablah) in southern Qatar  
Previous
Previous
Next
Next
Browse current photo album: West Bay in Doha-southern Qatar

Desert species of plantain with wooly cover (Plantago ciliata, local name Rablah) in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014

Location on mapsخط الوكير، Qatar
#1344-17 Thumbnail 1344-17: Desert species of plantain with wooly...Rablah) in southern Qatar Show full size picture

Histogram
Shooting data

X-Large Image
Similar   Thumbnail of picture 1344-22: Flowers of desert species of plantain with wooly cover (Plantago ... near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014 Thumbnail of picture 1344-18: Plantain with wooly cover (Plantago ciliata, local name Rablah) in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014 Thumbnail of picture 1345-10: Desert species of plantain (Plantago ciliata, local name Rablah) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014 Thumbnail of picture 1812-08: Plantain with wooly cover (Plantago ciliata, local name Rablah) on a ... Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016 Thumbnail of picture 1811-08: Dry plant of plantain with wooly cover (Plantago ciliata, local name ... Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016
1996  1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003  2004  2005  2006  2007  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  2024  2025  2026 
New version    Slide Show    Most Popular    Full List    Statistics    Technical Details         Home Page

In the arid deserts of southern Qatar, a unique species of plantain, known as Plantago ciliata or locally as Rablah, thrives despite the harsh conditions. Covered in a woolly coat, this hardy plant has adapted to survive the extreme heat and lack of moisture. The photograph was taken on February 14, 2014, showcasing the resilience of this remarkable desert dweller. – generated by AI

The image depicts a desert species of Plantago, commonly known as "Rablah" in Arabic, growing on the sandy soil of southern Qatar. The plant has thick green leaves covered with fine hairs and is surrounded by small white or yellowish flowers.

* **Plant Characteristics**
* Thick green leaves with fine hairs
* Small white or yellowish flowers
* Wooly cover on the stems
* **Growing Conditions**
* Found in southern Qatar
* Grows on sandy soil
* Blooms during February
* **Significance**
* Native to arid regions of Qatar and other parts of the Middle East
* Valued for its medicinal properties

The image provides a close-up view of the plant's unique characteristics, highlighting its ability to thrive in harsh desert conditions. The wooly cover on the stems suggests that it may have adaptations to conserve water or protect itself from extreme temperatures. Overall, the image showcases the diversity and resilience of desert flora in Qatar. – AI vision



[+plantago ciliata  


Keyword variants

high resolution online digital collection
picture gallery
photo album
documentary photographs
daily pics
travelogue
snapshots
sightseeing
photowalks
photoblog
graphic
fotografias
foto