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Amaranthus chlorostachys, Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus incurvatus, Amaranthus nepalensis, Amaranthus paniculatus, Amaranthus quitensis
Khaisa, red amaranth, rowaf, samghat reeh, smooth pigweed
Difficult to distinguish it from A. viridis and A. caudatus.
Amaranthus hybridus, commonly called smooth amaranth, smooth pigweed, red amaranth, or slim amaranth, is a species of annual flowering plant. It is a weedy species found now over much of North America and introduced into Europe and Eurasia.
Amaranthus hybridus, also known as smooth pigweed or green amaranth, is an annual herb native to the Americas but widely naturalized in many parts of the world, including Qatar. In Qatar, it has been found growing in various environments, often as a weed in agricultural fields, along roadsides, and in other disturbed areas. The plant can thrive in a variety of conditions, showcasing its adaptability. Its presence in Qatar highlights the global distribution and resilience of invasive species.
Large amaranth plant Amaranthus hybridus(?) on Zurara Bin Amir Street in Al Doha Al Jadeeda area. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2014
Ziyad Bin Eyad, Doha, Qatar
Amaranthus hybridus on Mousa Bin Nusair Street in Al Doha Al Jadeeda area. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2014Mousa Bin Nusair Street, Doha, Qatar
Amaranthus hybridus(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, October 9, 2015خط الوكير، Qatar
Red amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus)(?) on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 2, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Seedlings of red amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus)(?) on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus)(?) on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Amaranthus hybridus grown on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Amaranthus hybridus taken from the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016
Flowers of Amaranthus hybridus taken from the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 13, 2016
Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus)(?) on a median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 24, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus)(?) on the median strip of Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, QatarObservations of Amaranthus hybridus in Qatar were made at various locations, including Al Doha Al Jadeeda and Onaiza areas in Doha, as well as Irkhaya Farms. The plant was found growing on streets, median strips, and in irrigated farms. It was observed at different times of the year, from March to May, with seedlings emerging in April. The plants were often large and produced red flowers. Multiple observations were made on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area, where the plant grew abundantly on the median strip. The species was also found in Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms, suggesting its ability to thrive in different environments. Overall, Amaranthus hybridus appears to be a common and adaptable species in Qatar. Its growth patterns and abundance were consistently observed across different locations and times.
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