Native Flora and Biodiversity

A complete plant of Tephrosia apollinea

Tephrosia apollinea حويرة أبولونية

Tephrosia apollinea is a beautiful green bush of the region, used for different health aspects, especially for the treatment of respiratory problems.

The Salsola imbricata has small but beautiful white flowers

Salsola imbricata – An icecream flora for camels

Salsola imbricata is a camel icecream species of plants Modern botanical name: Caroxylon imbricatum Common name Salso also as Saltwort  The previous and common botanical name is Salsola imbricata The flora is Halophytic in nature, commonly found on salty lands in arid ecosystems. The plant is a rich source of salts and a precious source …

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A mysterious problem in Zygophyllum qatarense issue in Zygophyllum

The mysterious problem in Zygophyllum qatarense

The Zygophyllum qatarense with the botanical name Tetraena qatarensis is one of the most important perennial shrubs of the desert. It is one of the few perennial sources of fresh food for camels in the desert. https://arkbiodiv.com/2021/11/28/zygophyllum-qatarense-agood-hope-for-camel-in-the-desert/ The flora is a very rich source of nutrients, especially minerals, salts, vitamins, and water. Usually, the other types …

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Rumex vesicarius in Qatar. The picture was taken from the website, Flora of Qatar for public audience.

Why native flora diversity is better than monoculture forest for replantation

My point of view I always emphasized to please plant the native flora for replantation, and reforestation. Even, in the cities, parks, lawns, schools, hospitals, and universities. It will give a positive impact on the environment and nature. It will provide better habitat to the local or native biodiversity such as; birds, bugs, insects, lizards, …

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