Desert plant Virgin's Hand (Anastatica hierochuntica, local names kaf mariam, jefaiea) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar
This photograph features a desert plant with small green leaves and white flowers, situated on the ground amidst beige-colored sand. The plant appears to be growing from the sand itself.
The plant is likely Virgin's Hand (Anastatica hierochuntica), also known as "kaf mariam" or "jefaiea," which means "Mother Mary's hand." This species has adapted to the arid conditions in Qatar and can survive for extended periods without water by storing it within its leaves. The plant is often found growing near train tracks, as seen in this image.
The photograph was taken on February 14, 2014, by Peter Horree, a photographer who specializes in capturing images of plants and their habitats. – AI vision
