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Ipomoea pes-caprae, also known as Beach Morning Glory or Goat's Foot, is a common pantropical creeping vine belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. It grows on the upper parts of beaches and endures salted air. It is one of the most common and most widely distributed salt tolerant plants and provides one of the best known examples of oceanic dispersal. Its seeds float and are unaffected by salt water.[+]
Ipomoea pes-caprae, also known as beach morning glory, is a vine-like coastal plant with purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves. In Qatar, it has been found growing on sandy beaches and dunes, where it helps stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. It is one of the few plant species that can thrive in Qatar's harsh coastal environment, tolerating high temperatures, salt spray, and limited freshwater availability.
Beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Blooming beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Blooming beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 27, 2014Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Flower of beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, November 27, 2014Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Beach morning glory (railroad vine, Ipomoea pes-caprae) in a park of Qatar University. Doha, Qatar, April 25, 2016Al Jamiaa St, Doha, QatarIpomoea pes-caprae was observed growing on a concrete fence on Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay, Doha, on multiple occasions, including April 22, 2014, and November 27, 2014. The plant was found to be blooming during both visits, with flowers present in April and November. In addition to its presence on the concrete fence, Ipomoea pes-caprae was also spotted in a park at Qatar University on April 25, 2016. The plant's ability to thrive in different environments, including urban and park settings, is notable. Its blooming periods in April and November suggest that it can tolerate a range of temperatures and conditions in Qatar. Overall, Ipomoea pes-caprae appears to be a hardy and adaptable species in the Qatari environment. It can grow and bloom in various locations, including concrete fences and parks.
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