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Matricaria aurea (Loefl.) Sch.Bip.

Synonyms

Anacyclus aureus, Anthemis aurea, Cenocline aurea, Chamomilla aurea, Cotula aurea, Cotula complanata, Cotula pubescens, Lepidotheca aurea, Matricaria complanata, Perideraea aurea

Common names

Golden chamomile

My notes

Was grown under Ziziphus bushes in many places in spring of 2016.

AI-generated Description

Matricaria aurea is an annual herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing wild, particularly in areas with sandy or rocky soils. Research studies have identified its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the northern and central parts of the country. The plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's arid environment is likely due to its tolerance for high temperatures and drought. Its yellow flowers bloom from January to May, adding a splash of color to the desert landscape.

Golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Habitat of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Close up of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plant of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) growing from soil crack in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blooming golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Small plant of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Plants of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) with flowers in a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Close up of flowers of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) taken from a silty depression near Al Nuaman (Numan). North-western Qatar, January 16, 2016

Golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, January 29, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Small plant of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression in Al Numan (Naim tribe, Nuaman, Nuaimiya). Northern Qatar, January 29, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Close up of Golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 6, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blooming golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blooming golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Flower heads of golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) in Yoodah depression near Al Zubara Road. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Golden chamomile (Matricaria aurea) was observed growing in silty depressions in north-western and northern Qatar. The plants were found in areas with soil cracks and near ziziphus bushes, suggesting they thrive in moist environments. They were seen blooming with white and yellow flowers, often in large groups. The plants came in varying sizes, from small to larger ones with multiple flower heads. Observations were made on January 16, January 29, February 6, and February 27, indicating the plant's growth and blooming period during winter months. The golden chamomile was also found growing alongside other plants like scarlet pimpernel, and in areas with roadside vegetation. Overall, the observations suggest that Matricaria aurea is a common and widespread species in Qatar's silty depressions.

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

• Matricaria aurea from www.theplantlist.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.