Plants of Qatar

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Language: English, also available in Arabic

The Qatar Nature Explorer series offers a unique insight into Qatar's natural history and wildlife, and is an essential resource for schools and parents.

Can some plants be used as medicine? What kind of flowers grow in the desert? How do plants and trees live without rain during the hottest months of the year?

From desert lilies to Arabian date palms, Plants of Qatar introduces the rich natural history of the flora of the country's sandy areas, coastal marshes, rocky hills and flat stony plains. With clear explanations of the different species of plants and trees, and their traditional uses. Plants of Qatar is fun, easy-to-read and informative.

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Biography

Frances Gillespie is a British writer and journalist, resident in Qatar for over 25 years. Her bestselling book, Discovering Qatar, was published in 2006, reprinted in 2008, and has sold over 8000 copies. She also co-authored Common Birds of Qatar (2010).