uring field observations in a desert ecosystem, an unidentified flower crab spider, possibly belonging to the family Thomisidae, was documented on flowering Calotropis procera. Despite reference comparisons, species-level identification remains unresolved.
Brassica tournefortii has yellow flowers but is not shiny as other mustard plants. It is a spreading annual herb with long stems up to 100 centimeters (40 inches) in length. The flora is highly adapted and sprouts after a shower of rain. The yellow flowers are an attraction for pollinators, whisps, bees, birds, and other animals. It provides food for camels and other livestock in the desert. It is also edible for humans.
Brassica tournefortii, the desert Mustard Read More »
I have been working, documenting the desert/drylands flora which is highly liked by the camels. I have named such flora as the Icecream species for the camels. I have been working on the characterization, documentation, and reporting of such flora for the last 2 decades. I have documented such flora from Balochistan, United Arab Emirates, and Oman. You can reach a series of articles, covering this area under the category of Camel Icecream Plant Species. Here are the links to the category of the articles under the subject cited above.
Crotalaria aegyptiaca – highly adapted desert flora with beautiful yellow flowers Read More »
Arabic name ??&???& Botanical name: Helitropium bacciferum
Botanical facts of Heliotropium bacciferum (Rimram or Ramram in Arabic) Read More »
The Desert is not a problem but a precious ecosystem The Desert is one of the most important attractions in my life. Walking on sand gives a heavenly feeling. Today, I visited the desert, walked on the sand, and ate pomegranates while sitting on the sand dune. I filmed a short video of the camels
A pleasant outdoor visit -Desert, camel, flora, and the ecosystem Read More »
