Leaf of Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) taken from Al Intisar Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016Amaranthus angustifolius, Amaranthus aschersonianus, Amaranthus blitum, Amaranthus hierichuntinus, Amaranthus roxburgianus, Amaranthus thellungianus, Blitum graecizans, Galliaria graecizans, Glomeraria graecizans
Mediterranean amaranth, qutayf, short-tepalled pigweed, sindar
Amaranthus graecizans, the Mediterranean amaranth or short-tepalled pigweed, is an African species in the botanical family Amaranthaceae. It is naturalized in North America.[+]
Amaranthus graecizans is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. In Qatar, it has been reported as a naturalized weed, often found growing in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields. It can thrive in the country's arid climate due to its tolerance for drought and high temperatures.
Leaf of Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) taken from Al Intisar Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) taken from Al Intisar Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) on white background taken from Al Intisar Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) on sidewalk in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 24, 2016
Close up of Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) taken from Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 24, 2016
Back side of leaves of Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) taken from Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 24, 2016
Mediterranean amaranth (short-tepalled pigweed, Amaranthus graecizans) on dark background taken from Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 24, 2016Mediterranean amaranth (Amaranthus graecizans) was observed in the Onaiza area of Doha, Qatar, with leaves and plants photographed on various dates in February and March 2016. The plant was found growing on sidewalks and streets, including Al Intisar Street. Close-up images revealed details of the leaf structure, including the back side of the leaves. The plant was also photographed on different backgrounds, including white and dark surfaces, to highlight its characteristics. Observations were made on February 23, 2016, and March 24, 2016, suggesting that the plant is present in the area during these months. The photographs provide a record of the plant's appearance and growth habits in Qatar. Overall, the observations suggest that Amaranthus graecizans is a common weed in urban areas of Doha.
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