Central star shaped capitula of Pallenis hierochuntica (Asteriscus pygmaeus, Asteriscus hierochunticus, Odpntospermum pygmaeum, local name Jahwayan) near a road from Dukhan to Al Jumayliyah. Western Qatar
The image presents a close-up view of a yellow flower with a star-shaped capitula situated on a plant growing amidst sandy soil and small rocks. The yellow petals are arranged around the central dark brown disc, which is densely covered by numerous tiny yellow florets. This arrangement gives the flower its characteristic star-like appearance.
The surrounding green leaves exhibit a velvety texture due to their long hairs, while some of them appear dusty or speckled with white spots. A few longer hairlike appendages emerge from the base of each leaf, suggesting that this plant may be a species of Asteriscus pygmaeus, also known as Pallenis hierochuntica.
In terms of location, the image was captured near a road connecting Dukhan and Al Jumayliyah in western Qatar. The surrounding environment is characterized by sandy soil and scattered small rocks. – AI vision
