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Plant that grows in silty habitats, usually along the coast, near lagoons and at river mouths
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Scientific Name: Halocnemum strobilaceum
Common Name: Jointed Glasswort
Dimensions: Bushes grow up to 60 cm high and leaves are 1 mm long
Medium: model
Registration Number: RPN.2018.0375
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Jointed glasswort, a salt-tolerant shrub, typically forms clumps and features thick, short, spherical green or yellowish-green leaves. Its branches are upright or semi-upright, and its lower stems can become woody. The plant produces small clustered flowers, mainly appearing as yellow or yellowish-white stamens. Its seeds are compressed and brown in color.
Habitat and Biology
This plant is a pioneer species and grows in silty habitat, usually along the coast, near lagoons and at river mouths, but also inland. Its roots are extensive. It flowers in September-October.
ECO System Qatar
Mangroves are saltwater-adapted trees and shrubs growing in coastal areas' intertidal zones. Their intricate root systems offer natural fish habitats, serve as marine species nurseries, and protect coastlines from erosion by waves and storms. Qatar hosts the Avicennia Marina species, commonly called grey or white mangroves, mainly on the east coast. The most significant mangrove forests are at Al Thakira and Al Khor, boasting the oldest and largest mangroves. Despite ongoing reforestation efforts by the government, development led to the uprooting of the mangrove lake in Al Wakra.
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
Abdel Bary, Ekhlas M. M. (2012). The Flora of Qatar. 2 volumes (700 pages, 199 pages) : color illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. Doha: Qatar University Environmental Studies Center. OCLC: 875112803. MMS ID: 991000252609706691. English. Volume 1: The Dicotyledons -- Volume 2: The Monocotyledons
UNESCO Office in Doha. (n.d.). An Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. Authors: John Norton, Sara Abdul Majid, Debbie Allan, Mohammed Al Safran, Benno Böer, & Renee Richer. [Unpublished manuscript]. Richer, R., Knees, S., Norton, J., & Sergeev, A. (2022). Hidden Beauty: An Exploration of Qatar’s Native and Naturalised Flora. Hardcover. April 30, 2022.
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