The image depicts a close-up view of the leaves of the rare plant *Euphorbia retusa*, situated in a large roadside depression near Route 77 to Ras Laffan in Qatar. The photograph was taken on February 6, 2016.
* **Plant Description**
* The plant has greenish-gray stems with purple edges and spines.
* Its leaves are narrow, pointed, and have red margins, resembling a bird's beak.
* They are attached to the stem by short petioles.
* **Background**
* The background of the image is out of focus but appears to be dry soil or sand.
This image provides a detailed view of the plant's unique leaves and stems. – AI vision
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