Flora of UAE

Author on Hijr mountain and the Shawka dam

Site Visit Summary: Wadi Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah – 19 April

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A field visit was conducted to Wadi Shawka on 19 April to examine its mountain landscape, document native flora, and support environmental conservation through plastic waste removal. Situated within the Hajar Mountains, the wadi features rugged limestone terrain, rocky channels, natural pools, and fertile alluvial zones that sustain a resilient desert ecosystem. The visit focused

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A microecosystem of Calligonum comosum desert flora in the desert in Alain UAE

Calligonum comosum — The Magical Flora of the Desert

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Introduction In the vast, sun-scorched deserts of the United Arab Emirates grows a truly extraordinary plant — Calligonum comosum (Arabic: ??????, Arta). Known for its resilience, delicate beauty, and ecological importance, this desert shrub has long been considered one of nature’s “magical creatures.” Its story is not just botanical — it is a symbol of

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camel eating Eremorium aegyptiacum

Eremobium aegyptiacum: A Resilient Bloom in the Heart of the UAE Desert

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Quote reference as Raziq, A. (2025). Eremobium aegyptiacum: A resilient bloom in the heart of the UAE desert. Personal observations and field notes. Introducton “??? ???????? ???? ???????????? ??????????? ???? ????? ??? ??????????? ?????? ???????????????”(“O my companion, pause with the camels and gaze—do you see in the desert anything but resilience?”) The desert, often perceived

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Indigofera articulata Gouan

Indigofera articulata, in the Desert of the UAE

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Indigofera articulata Gouan Synonyms Indigofera argentea Common names Humeira, Indigofera glauca, Scarlet pea General Information Indigofera articulata is a shrub with branched stems that grows 50–120 cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and a dye—a source of ‘indigo’, one of the best-known and most used plant dyes.

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