Cluster of rosettes of leaves of Launaea capitata on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar
The image depicts a cluster of rosettes of leaves from Launaea capitata plants situated on sand dunes near a spring within the Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve, located near Abu Samra in Southern Qatar.
Launaea capitata is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It bears dense clusters of yellow flowers in its center and is characterized by having leaves with serrated edges and long stalks. In the image, the plants are growing on sand dunes, suggesting their ability to thrive in arid environments.
The photograph shows a close-up view of a cluster of rosettes from Launaea capitata plants on the ground. The rosettes have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and long stalks. They feature dense clusters of yellow flowers at their center. The plants are growing directly on sand dunes, indicating their adaptability to dry environments.
The image was captured by Mikhail Prokhorov on January 22, 2016. It provides a clear view of the rosettes from Launaea capitata plants growing in their natural habitat within the Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra in Southern Qatar. – AI vision
