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Nicandra physalodes (L.) Gaertn.

Synonyms

Atropa daturifolia, Atropa physalodes, Atropa physaloides, Boberella nicandra, Calydermos erosus, Nicandra minor, Pentagonia physalodes, Physalis daturifolia, Physalodes peruviana

Common names

Apple-of-Peru, shoo-fly plant

Extract from Wikipedia article

Nicandra is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family containing the single species Nicandra physalodes. It is known by the common names apple-of-Peru and shoo-fly plant. It is native to Peru, and it is known elsewhere as an introduced species and sometimes a weed. It is also kept as an ornamental plant.[+]

AI-generated Description

Nicandra physalodes, also known as the Apple of Peru, is an annual herb native to South America. It has been naturalized in other parts of the world, including the Middle East. In Qatar, Nicandra physalodes has been found growing wild, particularly in areas with disturbed soil and full sun. Its presence in Qatar is likely due to human introduction through trade or migration. The plant's adaptability and ability to thrive in warm, dry environments make it a common sight in Qatar's urban and rural areas.

Flower buds of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Opened flower bud of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016

Flower buds of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016

Shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Blooming shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Blooming shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) with an opening flower in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Flower of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Blooming shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) with flower buds in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Opening flower of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016
Al Furqan St, Doha, Qatar

Flower of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016

Flower and green fruit of shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 22, 2016

Fruits of Shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016
Al Rayhan St, Doha, Qatar

Green fruit of Shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016
Al Rayhan St, Doha, Qatar

Dry fruits of Shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016

Brown seeds of Shoo-fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) taken from a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016

AI-generated summary of observations

The Nicandra physalodes plant was observed in a shady spot on Al Furqan Street in Al Luqta area, Doha, Qatar, from January 14 to February 24, 2016. During this period, the plant's flower buds were seen developing and opening into flowers. The blooming plants had both open flowers and unopened buds. As the season progressed, green fruits appeared, followed by dry fruits and brown seeds. The observations included detailed views of individual flowers, buds, and fruits at various stages of development, providing a comprehensive understanding of the plant's growth cycle in Qatar's environment. The plant's ability to thrive in shady conditions was also noted, with multiple observations made in the same shaded area over several weeks.

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

• Nicandra physalodes, Wikipedia article
• Nicandra physalodes 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.