Carrot plant (Daucus carota)(?) found behind Landmark Supermarket. Doha, Qatar, February 3, 2016Carota sylvestris, Caucalis carnosa, Caucalis carota, Caucalis daucus, Daucus alatus, Daucus allionii, Daucus australis, Daucus blanchei, Daucus brevicaulis, Daucus communis, Daucus dentatus, Daucus esculentus, Daucus exiguus, Daucus glaber, Daucus heterophylus, Daucus kotovii, Daucus levis, Daucus marcidus, Daucus maritimus, Daucus montanus, Daucus neglectus, Daucus nudicaulis, Daucus officinalis, Daucus polygamus, Daucus scariosus, Daucus sciadophylus, Daucus strigosus, Daucus sylvestris, Daucus vulgaris
Carrot
It may be something different.
Daucus carota, whose common names include wild carrot, bird's nest, bishop's lace, and Queen Anne's lace (North America), is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe and southwest Asia, and naturalized to North America and Australia.[+]
Daucus carota, commonly known as wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace, is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing in the country's arid environments, often in areas with disturbed soil. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the Doha area and the northern parts of the country. The plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's hot and dry climate is likely due to its deep taproot, which allows it to access water deep in the soil.
The carrot plant (Daucus carota) was observed growing behind the Landmark Supermarket in Doha, Qatar on February 3, 2016. The plant had reached a height of approximately 30-40 cm and had developed a robust taproot. The leaves were a vibrant green color and were arranged in a fern-like pattern, typical of the Daucus carota species. The plant was growing in a shaded area with fertile soil, which may have contributed to its healthy appearance. Despite being an introduced species, the carrot plant seemed to be thriving in the Qatari climate. The observation suggests that Daucus carota can grow and adapt well in Qatar's environment, potentially becoming naturalized in certain areas. Further observations would be necessary to confirm this hypothesis and understand the plant's ecological role in the region. The plant's growth habits and potential impacts on local ecosystems warrant further study.
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