Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum, (Mesembryanthemum forskahlii, Mesembryanthemum forsskaolii, Opophytum forsskaolii, local name ghasoul) covered by sand in area of Umm Bab in south-western Qatar
This image depicts a succulent plant with long, thin green stems and leaves covered in tiny hairs. The plant is partially buried in light-brown sand, which is also visible in the background of the image.
The stems are densely packed together and have rounded tips. Small yellowish flowers can be seen peeking out from between the stems near the base of the plant. The tips of some stems appear to be broken off, possibly due to wind or other environmental factors.
The overall appearance of the plant suggests that it is a type of succulent adapted to living in arid environments, such as deserts or dry regions. – AI vision
