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Brassica tournefortii Gouan

Synonyms

Brassica sisymbrioides, Brassica stocksii, Eruca erecta, Erucastrum minutiflorum, Erucastrum tournefortii, Sinapis caspica

Common names

African mustard, Asian mustard, qarraS, shiltam, wild-turnip

Extract from Wikipedia article

The mustard species Brassica tournefortii is known by the common names Asian mustard, African mustard, and Sahara mustard, and is well known as an invasive species, especially in California.[+]

AI-generated Description

Brassica tournefortii, also known as Asian mustard or Sahara mustard, is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in coastal areas, saline flats, and disturbed habitats. Studies have reported its presence in various locations, including the northeastern coast and inland areas. The plant is characterized by its small yellow flowers, hairy stems, and pinnatifid leaves. Its ability to thrive in salty environments makes it a common sight in Qatar's arid landscapes.

Lower (abaxial) hairy surface of basal leaf of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Basal rosette of divided hairy leaves of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Dramatic lush basal leaves with stiff hairy, lobed and serrate petioles of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Early season seedlings of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Young, early season plant of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Small flowers and beaked fruits of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Small yellow flowers of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Early season blooming plants of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Hairy basal leaves of Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) in roadside depression near Dukhan Highway. Qatar, January 15, 2016
Dukhan Hwy, Ash-Shahaniyah, Qatar

Sahara mustard (Asian mustard, wild-turnip, Brassica tournefortii) on periphery of Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, March 5, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The plant Brassica tournefortii, also known as Sahara mustard or Asian mustard, was observed to have hairy basal leaves with stiff, lobed, and serrate petioles. The lower surface of the leaves was found to be hairy. The plant produces small yellow flowers and beaked fruits. In its early season, it forms a basal rosette of divided hairy leaves. As it grows, it develops into a lush plant with dramatic leaves. The plant was observed in various stages of growth, from seedlings to blooming plants, in different locations in Qatar, including Irkhaya Farms and roadside depressions near Dukhan Highway. The observations were made over several months, from December 2015 to March 2016, indicating the plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's environment.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Brassica tournefortii, Wikipedia article
• Brassica tournefortii from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.