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Firewheel, Indian blanket flower
Ornamental plant.
Gaillardia pulchella (firewheel, Indian blanket, Indian blanketflower, Indian paintbrush, or sundance), is a North American species of short-lived perennial or annual flowering plants in the sunflower family. It is native to northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Sonora, Tamaulipas) and the southern and central United States from Arizona east to Florida and the Carolinas and north as far as Nebraska. It is also naturalized in scattered locations in other parts of the United States as well as in Québec, Ontario, China, South Africa, and parts of South and Central America.
Gaillardia pulchella, also known as Indian Blanket or Firewheel, is a flowering plant native to North America. In Qatar, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant, daisy-like flowers with yellow, orange, and red petals. It thrives in the country's warm climate and well-drained soils, often blooming from March to October. As an introduced species in Qatar, Gaillardia pulchella is commonly found in gardens, parks, and landscapes, where it is valued for its drought tolerance and attractive flowers that attract pollinators.
Firewheel flower (Gaillardia pulchella) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, August 22, 2015
Al Shamal Road, Al Ruwais, Qatar
Firewheel flowers (Gaillardia pulchella) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, December 19, 2015Al Shamal Rd, Al Ruwais, Qatar
Globular seed head of firewheel flower (Gaillardia pulchella) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, December 19, 2015Al Shamal Rd, Al Ruwais, Qatar
Firewheel flower (Gaillardia pulchella) planted in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, December 19, 2015Al Shamal Rd, Al Ruwais, QatarObservations of Gaillardia pulchella in Qatar revealed that the plant was thriving in Al Shamal City Park, Ruwais, with sightings recorded in August and December 2015. In August, the flowers were in bloom, while by December, they had formed globular seed heads, indicating the progression of the plant's life cycle. The firewheel flowers were planted in the park and appeared to be adapting well to the local environment. The plants were observed to have vibrant blooms, and the seed heads were fully formed, suggesting successful growth and reproduction. The presence of Gaillardia pulchella in Al Shamal City Park added to the park's biodiversity and aesthetic appeal. Overall, the observations suggested that Gaillardia pulchella can be a suitable species for cultivation in Qatar's parks and gardens. The plant's growth and development were apparently unaffected by the local climate.
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