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Avena abyssinica, Avena fatua, Avena ludoviciana, Avena macrocalyx, Avena melillensis, Avena persica, Avena sativa, Avena trichophylla
Animated oat, Shofan barri, Sterile oat, Wild oat, Wild red oat, Winter wild oat
Avena sterilis (Animated oat, Sterile oat, Wild oat, Wild red oat, Winter wild oat; syn. Avena ludoviciana Durieu; Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana (Durieu) Gillet & Magne in Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules of the U.S.) is a species of grass weed, and its seeds are edible.
Avena sterilis, also known as sterile oat or winter wild oat, is an annual grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and construction sites. Studies have reported its presence in the country's coastal and inland regions, often as a weed in agricultural fields and urban landscapes. Its adaptability to different environments and tolerance of saline soils make it a common invasive species in Qatar.
Wild oat (Avena sterilis subsp. ludoviciana) taken from area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2015
Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Spikelet of winter wild oat (Avena sterilis) taken from area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Close up of flowers of winter wild oat (Avena sterilis) taken from area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 4, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, QatarObservations of Avena sterilis in Qatar reveal that the plant grows in urban areas, such as Al Sham Street in West Bay, Doha. On March 4, 2015, specimens were collected, including wild oat (Avena sterilis subsp. ludoviciana) and winter wild oat (Avena sterilis). The spikelet of the winter wild oat was observed to be intact, while close-up examination of the flowers revealed their intricate details. The plant's growth in this area suggests that it can thrive in non-native environments with potentially limited soil quality and high temperatures. The presence of Avena sterilis in Qatar's urban landscape highlights its adaptability and ability to colonize new areas. Further study of the plant's distribution and ecology in Qatar could provide insights into its potential impacts on local ecosystems. The observations also demonstrate the plant's morphology and reproductive structures.
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