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Buck's horn plantain, Lesan al hamal, rabl, wedaina
Plantago coronopus (minutina, erba stella, buck's horn plantain) is a species of Plantago. It is an annual or perennial herb producing a basal rosette of narrowly lance-shaped leaves up to 25 centimeters long that are toothed or deeply divided. The inflorescences grow erect to about 4 to 7 cm in height. They have dense spikes of flowers which sometimes curve. Each flower has four whitish lobes each measuring about a millimeter long. Plantago coronopus mainly grows on sandy or gravelly soils close to the sea.[+]
Plantago coronopus, also known as buck's-horn plantain, is a small, annual herb native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in saline soils, sandy dunes, and disturbed areas. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of the country, including the coastal areas and inland deserts. The plant's adaptability to harsh environments and tolerance to high salinity levels make it a common sight in Qatar's arid landscape. Its small, toothed leaves and distinctive horn-like seed heads are characteristic features of this hardy, weedy species.
Buck's horn plantain (Plantago coronopus) on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms (Thaghab Al Majda). Qatar, February 28, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar
Buck's horn plantain (Plantago coronopus), view from above, on roadside of a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms (Thaghab Al Majda). Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar
Buck's horn plantain (Plantago coronopus) growing in silt in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Shamal Road, Qatar
Dry plant of Buck's horn plantain (Plantago coronopus)(?) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, December 13, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming Buck's horn plantain (Plantago coronopus) in area of Ras Laffan farms. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarThe Plantago coronopus was observed growing on the roadside of a road to Zubara, in the area of Al Magdah farms, and also in silt in the area of Ras Laffan farms in Northern Qatar. It was seen from above, showcasing its growth pattern, and was also found blooming in the same area two years later. Additionally, a dry plant, believed to be Buck's horn plantain, was spotted near Al Khor Hospital. The plant was observed on multiple occasions between 2014 and 2016, with sightings in February and December, indicating its presence in Qatar during different times of the year. The observations suggest that Plantago coronopus can thrive in various environments, including roadsides and silt-filled areas, in Qatar's northern regions.
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