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Creeping Woodsorrel, hamd, hommaid, Oxalis repens
Oxalis corniculata, the creeping woodsorrel, also called procumbent yellow-sorrel or sleeping beauty, resembles the common yellow woodsorrel, Oxalis stricta. It is a somewhat delicate-appearing, low-growing, herbaceous plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It has a narrow, creeping stem that readily roots at the nodes. The trifoliate leaves are subdivided into three rounded leaflets and resemble a clover in shape. Some varieties have green leaves, while others, like Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea, have purple. The leaves have inconspicuous stipules at the base of each petiole.[+]
Oxalis corniculata, also known as creeping wood sorrel, is a small, perennial weed with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in a variety of habitats, including urban areas, gardens, and disturbed soils. It is considered an invasive species in the region and can form dense mats, outcompeting native vegetation. Studies have reported its presence in different parts of Qatar, including Doha and other coastal areas, where it thrives in warm and dry conditions.
Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) on a lawn near Al Bidda Park. Doha, Qatar, March 7, 2014
Majlis Al Taawon St, Doha, QatarThe plant was observed growing on a lawn near Al Bidda Park in Doha, Qatar, on March 7, 2014. It had a creeping habit, with stems spreading outwards and rooting at the nodes, forming a dense mat. The leaves were trifoliate, with each leaflet being heart-shaped and having a distinctive notch at the tip. The plant was relatively small in size, with the leaves and stems being a bright green color. The flowers were small and yellow, borne on short stalks rising from the leaf axils. The plant seemed to be thriving in the lawn environment, suggesting that it is well adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. The observation suggests that Oxalis corniculata is a common weed species in urban areas of Qatar, able to grow and spread quickly in lawns and other disturbed habitats.
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