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Chenopodium murale L.

Synonyms

Chenopodium congestum

Common names

Abu affeyn, Khaisa, kheisa, Nettle-leaf Goosefoot, samghat reeh, sowbane, weraq, zarbeeH

AI-generated Description

Chenopodium murale, also known as nettle-leaved goosefoot, is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been reported as a naturalized weed, commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and agricultural fields. Studies have shown that C. murale grows abundantly in Qatar's coastal and inland regions, particularly during the winter months. It can thrive in a variety of soil types and is often associated with other invasive species. The plant's adaptability and ability to tolerate high temperatures and salinity make it a successful colonizer in Qatar's arid environment.

Nettle-leaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) on a roadside of Al Sham Street in area of West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 17, 2014
Al Sham Street, Doha, Qatar

Nettle-leaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) with seeds near Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 5, 2014

Nettle-leaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Fat green grasshopper on a leaf of Chenopodium murale on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Nettle-leaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)(?) with flowers on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Nettle-leaf goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) with fruits taken from pavement near extension of Al Kharais Street behind gas station on Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 14, 2015

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Chenopodium murale in Qatar revealed its presence in various locations, including roadsides and irrigated farms. The plant was spotted on a roadside in West Bay, Doha, in April 2014, with seeds observed near Al Istiqlal Street in May 2014. In Irkhaya Farms, the plant was found on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in November 2014, with flowers and leaves attracting a fat green grasshopper. The plant was also seen with fruits on pavement near Al Kharais Street in West Bay in April 2015. Its adaptability to different environments is notable, thriving in both urban and agricultural settings. The observations spanned over a year, indicating the plant's ability to survive and reproduce in Qatar's climate.

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

• Chenopodium murale 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.