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Phaseolus lunatus L.

Common names

Lima bean

AI-generated Description

Phaseolus lunatus, also known as lima bean, is a legume native to the Americas. In Qatar, it has been introduced and naturalized. Research suggests that P. lunatus has been found growing wild in some areas, potentially due to human introduction through trade or agriculture. However, specific information on its distribution, abundance, and ecological impact in Qatar is limited. Further studies are needed to understand its presence and effects on the local ecosystem.

White flowers of Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) on a stone fence on Al Amir Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016
Al Amir St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The observation of Phaseolus lunatus in Qatar reveals that the plant produces white flowers, as seen on a stone fence on Al Amir Street in the Al Luqta area of Doha. The flowers were observed on February 24, 2016, suggesting that the plant blooms during this time of year in Qatar's climate. The fact that it was growing on a stone fence indicates that Phaseolus lunatus can thrive in urban environments and can utilize available structures for support. This adaptability is notable, as it allows the plant to grow in areas with limited soil or space. Additionally, the presence of Lima beans in this area suggests that they may be cultivated or have naturalized in Qatar, highlighting their potential as a viable crop or ornamental plant in the region. The specific date and location provide valuable information for further study.

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

• Phaseolus lunatus from www.catalogueoflife.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.