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The Pigeon Berry (Duranta erecta, Verbenaceae) is a shrubby plant belonging to the verbena family Verbenaceae. It has opposite, serrated, glossy, and evergreen leaves. Its native habitat is the tropical regions of the Americas, extending northward to the arid areas of California. It is cultivated in Riyadh Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is commonly used as a hedge, in public gardens, around homes, and in pedestrian areas. Due to its diverse forms and flower colors, it is also known...
The Sycamore Fig or Fig-Mulberry (Ficus pseudosycomorus, Moraceae) is a wild plant from the mulberry family. It is cultivated in Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and grows in protected valleys, surface rocks, and sandy slopes. It can also grow on rocky cliffs due to its long roots. Its native habitat includes tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions. It is a medicinal plant and is grazed by camels. Characteristics of the Sycamore Fig The Sycamore Fig grows rapid...
The Wavy Heliotrope (Heliotropium crispum, Boraginaceae) is one of the plants that grow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a perennial subshrub belonging to the Boraginaceae family. It is commonly found in limestone and sandy areas in Riyadh Province and is considered a fodder plant. It is widespread in sandy valleys and agricultural lands and also grows in rocky terrains. The Wavy Heliotrope plant attracts certain types of insects and serves as a primary food source for butterfly larvae. It...
The Globe Thistle or Spiny Globe-Thistle (scientific name: Echinops spinosissimus) is a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It grows in the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. It can be found in Riyadh City and the surrounding areas and is also well known in Aseer Province in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where it grows along the banks of valleys or near rocky slopes. Characteristics of the Globe Thistle The Globe Thistle is a...
The Umbrella Sedge Plant (Cyperus involucratus, Cyperaceae) is a semi-grass-like plant from the Cyperaceae family. It is cultivated in Riyadh Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its native habitat includes the southern regions of Africa and the island of Madagascar. Growth environment of the umbrella sedge plant The umbrella sedge plant was previously found only near water sources, but it has since naturally spread to drier soils, adapting to moderately moist soil conditions with les...
The Hairy Dewflower or Rosea Ice Plant (Drosanthemum hispidum, Aizoaceae) is a perennial succulent native to South Africa and Namibia. It serves as a ground cover in Riyadh , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Habitat of the Hairy Dewflower The Hairy Dewflower requires adequate care and initially grows as a spreading plant at a height of twenty cm, with a central protrusion that can rise to sixty cm and extend up to one m. It is an evergreen plant with opposite leaves that can reach three cm in le...
The Aseer Magpie (Pica asirensis) is one of the bird species recorded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is a very rare resident breeding bird, confined to a small area in the Aseer Mountains. It is the only bird species endemic to Saudi Arabia and one of nineteen bird species native to Jurf Raydah Natural Reserve, with its activity concentrated in Tanumah Governorate . Description of the Aseer Magpie The Aseer magpie measures forty-six cm in length and weighs 240 g. It has a dark black color ...
The Houbara Bustard is a type of wild bird known for its low-altitude flight, landing on the ground before taking off again. Both the male and female share the same name, Houbara. Some species of the Houbara Bustard are resident in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while others are found in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Certain species migrate to Saudi Arabia during winter from Europe and some parts of Asia in the fall months. The Arabs in ancient times associated barren lands with the Houbar...
The Spotted Thick-Knee (Burhinus capensis) is one of the rare resident breeding birds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It appears in the southern Tihamah plains and the low slopes south of Jeddah Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . Malaki Lake near Wadi Jazan Dam in Jazan Province is among its active habitats in Saudi Arabia. The total number of breeding pairs Saudi Arabia reaches one hundred annually. Behavior of the Spotted Thick-Knee The Spotted Thick-Knee has an almost complete pa...
It is one of the five most common birds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is found in its governorates and cities and is a common breeding resident bird. Before 1960, it was found within two or three isolated groups before expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, where it was found in Jeddah Governorate , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , in 1987, ultimately becoming one of Saudi Arabia's most common birds. Saudi Arabia has become a habitat for around 1.5 million breeding pairs of African C...
As-Siha' Shrub (Blepharis ciliaris), or as-Saha, is a thorny annual or potentially perennial plant. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is widespread across the regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , particularly on coarse rocky slopes at elevations up to 1,800 m. Alternative names for as-Siha' shrub In various local environments, as-Siha' shrub is known by several names, including: ''al-Isha',' 'al-Shawkah,' 'al-Naqi',' 'S...
Juniper trees grow on the slopes of Sarawat Mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in the highlands of Aseer Province , including as-Sudah Mountains, which rise about three thousand m above sea level, and the al-Sahab Park in Abha City . These trees are dense in the northern parts of the province and form forests that regenerate naturally through seeds. Juniper trees are perennial, evergreen, and shade-providing trees that grow in cold regions. They have a refreshing scent due t...
