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Reichardia intermedia (Sch.Bip.) Samp.

Synonyms

Picridium intermedium, Picridium vulgare, Reichardia picroides, Sonchus intermedius

My notes

May be a different species.

AI-generated Description

Reichardia intermedia is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy and saline areas, often in coastal regions and salt flats. It blooms from February to April, producing small yellow flowers. The plant's presence in Qatar indicates a tolerance for high temperatures, salinity, and drought, adapting to the country's arid environment. Local findings suggest that Reichardia intermedia is a relatively common species in Qatar's flora, particularly in areas with disturbed or open soil.

Reichardia intermedia(?) growing among burr weed on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Dandelion like flower of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Hoverfly on a flower of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Blooming Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Dandelion like flower of Reichardia intermedia(?) growing among prostrate spurge on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Close up of a flower of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, October 25, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Reichardia intermedia on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Salwa Road, Qatar

Reichardia intermedia on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Blooming Reichardia intermedia on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. Qatar, January 16, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Close up of a flower of Reichardia intermedia on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms. Qatar, January 16, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Flower bud of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Flower heads of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Reichardia intermedia(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya) butterfly on flowers of Reichardia intermedia on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 10, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Blooming Reichardia intermedia on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 10, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Blooming Reichardia intermedia(?) on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar

Upper view of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar

Yellow flower of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar

Flower buds of Reichardia intermedia(?) on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2016
Al Istiqlal St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Reichardia intermedia was observed growing in various locations in Qatar, including Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms and on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area, Doha. The plant was found to be blooming from October to April, with dandelion-like flowers that attracted hoverflies and butterflies, such as the Blue Pansy. The flowers were yellow in color and had a distinctive shape, with flower buds forming before blooming. The plant grew among other vegetation, including burr weed and prostrate spurge, and was able to thrive in irrigated areas. Observations were made over several months, with multiple sightings of the plant in different locations, allowing for a detailed documentation of its growth and flowering habits.

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

• Reichardia intermedia 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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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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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.