Hairy flower buds of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) on sand dunes near the spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar
The image presents a close-up view of flower buds belonging to the morning glory plant species Convolvulus cephalopodus. The buds are characterized by their green hue and covered with fine hairs or spines, which extend from their leafy structures.
**Plant Structure:**
* **Buds:** The buds are tightly closed and appear to be in an early stage of development.
* **Leaves:** The leaves surrounding the buds exhibit a similar hairy texture and are shaped like elongated triangles with rounded tips. They display a bright green color, which gradually transitions to a lighter shade towards their edges.
**Environmental Context:**
The image was captured on sand dunes near a spring in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve, located in southern Qatar. The photograph was taken by Pauline MacDermott on March 18, 2016. – AI vision
