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Amaranthus gracilentus, Amaranthus graecizans, Amaranthus littoralis, Amaranthus pubescens, Galliaria albida, Glomeraria alba
Common tumbleweed, pigweed amaranth, prostrate pigweed, tumble pigweed
Amaranthus albus is an annual species of flowering plant. It is native to the tropical Americas but a widespread introduced species in other places, including Europe, Africa, and Australia.[+]
Amaranthus albus, also known as tumbleweed or prostrate pigweed, is an annual herb native to North America but widely naturalized elsewhere. In Qatar, it has been reported as a common weed in arable lands, roadsides, and waste areas. Studies have found that A. albus is adapted to the country's hot and dry climate, often growing in areas with disturbed soil. Its presence in Qatar may indicate human activity and habitat disturbance, highlighting its role as an invasive species in the region.
Web of caterpillars on common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar
Greenish white stem of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) in a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Shoot of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) taken from a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015
Common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) with emerging green inflorescences taken from a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015
Close up of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) taken from a depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, November 7, 2015
Common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) in a depression on roadside of Salwa Road near Mukaynis. Qatar, November 27, 2015Salwa Rd, Qatar
Young plant of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) on roadside of Salwa Road near Mukaynis. Qatar, November 27, 2015Salwa Rd, Abū Nakẖlah, Qatar
Close up of shoots of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) taken from roadside of Salwa Road near Mukaynis. Qatar, November 27, 2015
Reddish plant of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) on roadside of Dukhan Highway near Ash-Shahaniyah. Qatar, December 18, 2015Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar
Reddish shoots of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) taken from roadside of Dukhan Highway near Ash-Shahaniyah. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Seeds of common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) taken from roadside depression of Dukhan Highway. Qatar, January 15, 2016
Common tumbleweed (Amaranthus albus) on roadside of Salwa Road near Mukaynis. Qatar, February 5, 2016Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, QatarObservations of Amaranthus albus in Qatar revealed the plant's presence in various locations, including depressions on roadsides and farms. The plant was found to have a greenish-white stem and emerging green inflorescences. Caterpillars were seen forming webs on the plant, indicating its role as a host species. The plant's shoots and leaves were observed to be reddish in color, particularly during certain times of the year. Seeds were also collected from roadside depressions, suggesting the plant's ability to reproduce and disperse in the region. The plant was spotted in different areas, including Al Magdah farms, Salwa Road, and Dukhan Highway, indicating its widespread distribution in Qatar.
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