Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum, (Mesembryanthemum forskahlii, Mesembryanthemum forsskaolii, Opophytum forsskaolii, local name ghasoul) on a roadside near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar
The image depicts a small, green succulent plant growing out of the ground in sand. The plant has long, thin leaves that are covered in tiny bumps and have a slightly wavy shape. The color is a muted green with some brown tints.
**Plant Identification:**
* **Scientific Name:** Mesembryanthemum cryptanthum
* **Common Names:** Succulent (not specified), Ghasoul (local name)
* **Synonyms:** Mesembryanthemum forskahlii, Mesembryanthemum forsskaolii, Opophytum forsskaolii
**Geographical Location:**
* **Country:** Qatar
* **Location:** Roadside near Umm Bab in south-western Qatar
**Date of Photograph:**
* February 21, 2014. – AI vision
