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Naqd
النقد · Anvillea garcinii
A small native shrub with golden yellow flowers, a well-known spring plant of Najd.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | النقد |
|---|---|
| English name | Naqd |
| Scientific name | Anvillea garcinii |
| Family | Daisy family (Asteraceae) |
| Plant type | Small shrub |
| Height | 20 to 50 cm |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
October to December
Flowering time
February to April
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A small rounded shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers inside spiny bracts.
Where it grows
Common in meadows and gravel plains in Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Hail, the north, Al-Jouf and the Eastern Province.
Soil
Grows in gravel and sandy soil.
Water and irrigation
Lives on rain.
Climate and light
Handles heat and drought.
Propagation
From seeds.
Benefits and uses
- Its flowers brighten the desert in spring
- Grazing for livestock
- Used in folk remedies
Drawbacks
- Overgrazing harms it
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Anvillea garcinii
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Anvillea garcinii
- Chaudhary, S. A. (1999-2001). Flora of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ministry of Agriculture and Water, Riyadh.
- National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC)
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)