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Erigeron bonariensis L.

Synonyms

Aster ambiguus, Conyza ambigua, Conyza bonariensis, Conyza chenopodioides, Conyza crispa, Conyza gracilis, Conyza hispida, Conyza leucodasys, Conyza linearis, Conyza linifolia, Conyza plebeja, Conyza rufescens, Conyza sinuata, Conyza sordescens, Conyzella linifolia, Dimorphanthes ambigua, Dimorphanthes angustifolia, Dimorphanthes crispa, Dimorphanthes hispida, Dimorphanthes linifolia, Erigeron albidum, Erigeron ambiguus, Erigeron canadensis, Erigeron coranopifolius, Erigeron crispus, Erigeron gusalakensis, Erigeron linearifolius, Erigeron linifolius, Erigeron looseri, Erigeron sordidus, Erigeron transsilvanicus, Erigeron undulatus, Eschenbachia ambigua, Leptilon bonariense, Leptilon linifolium, Marsea bonariensis, Pulicaria gracilis, Pulicaria rufescens

Common names

Fleabane Daisy

AI-generated Description

Erigeron bonariensis, also known as Argentine fleabane, is an annual herb native to South America. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is considered an invasive species. Studies have found that E. bonariensis grows abundantly in the country's urban areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats, often forming dense stands. It can thrive in a variety of conditions, including high temperatures and saline soils, making it well-suited to Qatar's arid environment. The plant's presence in Qatar has been documented in various regions, including Doha and the surrounding areas, where it can outcompete native vegetation and potentially disrupt local ecosystems.

Flower buds of Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from Education City. Doha, Qatar, March 17, 2014

Plant of Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from Education City. Doha, Qatar, March 17, 2014

Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from area of Dunes Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2014

Flowers of Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from area of Dunes Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2014

Close up of Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from area of Dunes Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2014

Flowers of Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from Meshrif Street near West Bay. Doha, Qatar, May 11, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar

Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) found near Ezdan Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 23, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar

Dry seeds of fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Caterpillar feeding on flowers of fleabane daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Yellow and black caterpillar feeding on flowers of fleabane daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) with flowers in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, January 8, 2015
Ash Shamal, Qatar

Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) with fluffy seeds in a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, January 8, 2015
Ash Shamal, Qatar

Flowers of fleabane Daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) taken from a silty depression in Al Nuaman (Al Numan) near Zubara. Northern Qatar, January 8, 2015

Seed heads of fleabane daisy (Erigeron bonariensis, Conyza bonariensis) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 10, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Erigeron bonariensis in Qatar show that the plant grows in various locations, including Education City, West Bay, and Irkhaya Farms. It produces flower buds in March and flowers in May, with seeds forming later in the year. The plant can be found in different environments, such as silty depressions and areas with center-pivot irrigation. Caterpillars were observed feeding on the flowers of the plant in November. The seeds of the plant are fluffy and dry, and can be seen in January. The plant continues to produce seed heads throughout the year, with observations recorded in April. Overall, Erigeron bonariensis appears to be a widespread and adaptable species in Qatar, able to thrive in different conditions. Its growth and development patterns were observed over several months.

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

• Erigeron bonariensis 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.