Chenopodium album - Flora of Qatar

Anserina candidans, Atriplex alba, Atriplex viridis, Blitum viride, Botrys alba, Botrys pagana, Chenopodium agreste, Chenopodium bernburgense, Chenopodium bicolor, Chenopodium borbasiforme, Chenopodium borbasii, Chenopodium browneanum, Chenopodium candicans, Chenopodium catenulatum, Chenopodium concatenatum, Chenopodium diversifolium, Chenopodium elatum, Chenopodium glomerulosum, Chenopodium laciniatum, Chenopodium lanceolatum, Chenopodium leiospermum, Chenopodium lobatum, Chenopodium missouriense, Chenopodium neglectum, Chenopodium neoalbum, Chenopodium opulaceum, Chenopodium ovalifolium, Chenopodium paganum, Chenopodium paucidentatum, Chenopodium pedunculare, Chenopodium probstii, Chenopodium pseudoborbasii, Chenopodium riparium, Chenopodium serotinum, Chenopodium subaphyllum, Chenopodium superalbum, Chenopodium viride, Chenopodium viridescens, Chenopodium vulgare, Chenopodium vulpinum, Chenopodium zobelii, Chenopodium zobelli, Chenopodium × borbasioides, Chenopodium × densifoliatum

Common names

Fat-hen, goosefoot, lamb's quarters, melde, shawlah, siamgat al reiH, weraq, zarbekh

Extract from Wikipedia article

Chenopodium album is a fast-growing weedy annual plant in the genus Chenopodium.[+]

Though cultivated in some regions, the plant is elsewhere considered a weed. Common names include lamb's quarters, melde, goosefoot and fat-hen, though the latter two are also applied to other species of the genus Chenopodium, for which reason it is often distinguished as white goosefoot. It is sometimes also called pigweed, however, pigweed is also a name for a few weeds in the family Amaranthaceae,: it is for example used for the redroot pigweed (Amaranthus albus).

Chenopodium album is extensively cultivated and consumed in Northern India as a food crop, and in English texts it may be called by its Hindi name bathua or bathuwa (बथुआ) (Marathi:चाकवत). It is called Pappukura in Telugu, Paruppukkirai in Tamil, Kaduoma in Kannada, Vastuccira in Malayalam, and Chakvit in Konkani.

AI-generated Description

Chenopodium album, also known as lamb's quarters or fat-hen, is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has been naturalized in many parts of the world, including Qatar. In Qatar, Chenopodium album is a common weed found in urban areas, farms, and wastelands. It thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate high temperatures and salinity. The plant grows up to 1 meter tall, with triangular leaves and small greenish flowers. Studies have reported the presence of C. album in various regions of Qatar, including Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrah. It is often found growing alongside other weeds, such as Portulaca oleracea and Amaranthus viridis. The plant's ability to adapt to different environments and its nutritional value make it a potential crop for livestock feed or as a vegetable in Qatar. However, its weed status and potential to compete with crops may also require management strategies to prevent its spread.

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Chenopodium album in Qatar show that it grows as a weed in various areas, including Al Luqta and Onaiza. The plant was found on Al Maha Street in Al Luqta on February 24, 2016, with close-up views revealing its characteristics. It was also observed on Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza on March 17, 2016, with flowers present. The plant's appearance was documented on both white and dark backgrounds, showcasing its features. In both locations, the plant appeared to be thriving as a weed, indicating its adaptability to the local environment. The observations highlight the presence of Chenopodium album in Qatar's urban areas, growing in different settings and conditions.

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

Chenopodium album L.

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