Common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in abandoned farms in Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Beta foliosa, Beta maritima, Beta orientalis
Bangar, Bari, common beet, Salaq, Shamandar, Silq
Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant in the Chenopodiaceae family (which is now included in Betoideae subfamily). It has numerous cultivated varieties, the most well known of which is the root vegetable known as the beetroot or garden beet. Other cultivated varieties include the leaf vegetable chard; the sugar beet, used to produce table sugar; and mangelwurzel, which is a fodder crop. Three subspecies are typically recognised. All cultivated varieties fall into the subspecies Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima, commonly known as the sea beet, is the wild ancestor of these and is found throughout the Mediterranean, the Atlantic coast of Europe, the Near East, and India. A second wild subspecies, Beta vulgaris subsp. adanensis, occurs from Greece to Syria.[+]
Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beetroot, is a root vegetable that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. In Qatar, it is considered an introduced species and has been found growing wild in some areas. Research studies have reported its presence in the country's coastal and inland regions, where it has naturalized and become part of the local flora. The plant's adaptability to Qatar's arid climate suggests its potential for cultivation and use as a crop in the region.
Common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in abandoned farms in Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014
Common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) with fruits in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Fruits of common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Terminal spikes of common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Green shoot of common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Close up of fruits of common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) with fruits taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016
Branch of common beet (Beta vulgaris, local name bangar) taken from Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016The plant Beta vulgaris, locally known as "bangar", was observed in various locations in Qatar. In Ras Laffan, it was found growing in abandoned farms on February 28, 2014. At the Rawdat Al Faras Research Station near Al Zubara Road, it was observed on April 29, 2016, with fruits and terminal spikes, indicating its ability to grow and produce seeds in Qatar's environment. The plant's green shoots and close-up views of its fruits were also documented. Multiple specimens were taken from the research station, including branches and plants with fruits, providing further evidence of its growth and development in the region. These observations suggest that Beta vulgaris can thrive in Qatar's conditions, both in abandoned farms and controlled research environments. The plant's presence was consistently noted in different parts of Qatar.
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