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Melaleuca viminalis, Metrosideros viminalis
Weeping bottlebrush
Callistemon viminalis (formerly Melaleuca viminalis), also known as Weeping Bottlebrush, is a shrub or small tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the states of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia where it often occurs along watercourses.[+]
Callistemon viminalis, also known as Weeping Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Australia. In Qatar, where it is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant, it thrives in the country's hot and dry climate due to its drought tolerance. It features narrow leaves and produces bright red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers that attract pollinators. The plant is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and vibrant blooms, and can be found in gardens, parks, and along roadsides in Qatar, where it provides a pop of color in the arid landscape.
Weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis(?)) in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Al Rafiei Street, Doha, Qatar
Weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis(?)) in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2016Al Rafiei St, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis(?)) in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, March 14, 2016Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar
Weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis(?)) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis(?)) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, QatarThe Weeping Bottlebrush plant was observed in several locations in Doha, Qatar, including West Bay, Onaiza area, and Dahl Al Hamam Park. The plant was seen on multiple dates, from December 20, 2014, to March 21, 2016. During this period, the plant was found to be flowering, with red flowers observed in the park at Al Intisar Street and Dahl Al Hamam Park. The flowers were also noted in a park at Al Rafiei Street and Al Markhiya Street. The plant's presence was documented in various parks, indicating its ability to thrive in Qatar's environment. The observations suggest that the Weeping Bottlebrush is a common ornamental plant in Doha's parks, blooming during the winter and early spring months. Red flowers were specifically noted on March 21, 2016, in Dahl Al Hamam Park.
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