Red flowers of Lantana camara in dew in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014Camara vulgaris
Tickberry, wild sage
Lantana camara, also known as big sage (Malaysia), wild sage, red sage, white sage (Caribbean) and tickberry (South Africa), is a species of flowering plant within the verbena family, Verbenaceae, that is native to the American tropics.[+]
Lantana camara, also known as lantana or shrub verbena, is an invasive, flowering shrub native to tropical America. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found in urban areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of the country, including Doha and the northern parts of Qatar. The plant's ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions makes it well-suited to Qatar's arid climate. However, its invasive nature can outcompete native vegetation and potentially harm local ecosystems.
Red flowers of Lantana camara in dew in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Orange flowers of Lantana camara in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Close up of orange flowers of Lantana camara in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Purple flowers of Lantana camara in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016
Close up of purple flowers of Lantana camara in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 12, 2016
Flowers of Lantana camara in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 29, 2016Lantana camara was observed to produce a variety of flower colors including red, orange, and purple in different locations across Qatar. In Onaiza area near West Bay, Doha, the plant was seen with red and orange flowers in December 2014, and purple flowers in January 2015. It was also found growing on sidewalks in the same area in May 2015. The plant was observed in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street, where it produced purple flowers in April 2016. Additionally, Lantana camara was seen in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station near Al Zubara Road, Qatar, in April 2016. The plant's ability to thrive in different environments and produce various flower colors was evident in these observations. Its presence was documented in parks, sidewalks, and research stations, indicating its adaptability to different settings in Qatar.
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