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Brachyramphus caribaeus, Brachyramphus goraeensis, Brachyramphus heyneanus, Brachyramphus intybaceus, Brachyramphus remotiflorus, Brachyramphus schimperi, Brachyramphus sonchifolius, Brachyramphus taraxacoides, Chondrilla indica, Chondrilla sonchifolia, Cicerbita intybacea, Lactuca caribaea, Lactuca goraeensis, Lactuca heyneana, Lactuca intybacea, Lactuca nudicaulis, Lactuca pinnatifida, Lactuca remotiflora, Lactuca runcinata, Lactuca schimperi, Lactuca taraxacoides, Launaea goraeensis, Launaea remotiflora, Launaea stocksiana, Phoenixopus intybaceus, Prenanthes sonchifolia, Scorzonera africana, Scorzonera pinnatifida, Sonchus calyculatus, Sonchus goraeensis, Sonchus spachii, Zollikoferia stocksiana
Achicoria azul, bitter lettuce
It may be Lactuca saligna.
Launaea intybacea is a perennial herb native to Africa and Asia. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas, particularly on sandy beaches and saline flats. Studies have shown that L. intybacea is tolerant of high salinity levels, allowing it to thrive in Qatar's harsh coastal environment. The plant produces small, yellowish-brown flowers and has edible leaves, which are sometimes used as a vegetable or in traditional medicine. In Qatar, L. intybacea is considered an important component of the country's flora, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species.
Bitter lettuce (achicoria azul, Launaea intybacea) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014
Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar
Flower of bitter lettuce (achicoria azul, Launaea intybacea) in roadside depression of Dukhan Highway. Qatar, January 15, 2016Dukhan Hwy, Qatar
Bitter lettuce (achicoria azul, Launaea intybacea) in roadside depression of Dukhan Highway. Qatar, January 15, 2016Dukhan Hwy, Qatar
Plants of bitter lettuce (achicoria azul, Launaea intybacea)(?) on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, March 26, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarLaunaea intybacea was observed growing in roadside areas in north-western Qatar, specifically in the Al Magdah farms area and along the Dukhan Highway. The plant was spotted on multiple occasions, including February 22, 2014, January 15, 2016, and March 26, 2016. On January 15, 2016, a flower of the bitter lettuce was observed in a roadside depression, indicating that the plant was able to bloom in the Qatari environment. The plant's presence in these areas suggests that it is able to thrive in disturbed habitats with potentially limited soil quality and moisture. The observations were made during different times of the year, indicating that Launaea intybacea may be a relatively hardy and adaptable species in Qatar. The plant's ability to grow in roadside depressions and areas with limited vegetation is notable.
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