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Picridium arabicum, Picridium discolor, Picridium hispanicum, Picridium orientale, Picridium pinnatifidum, Picridium saharae, Picridium tingitanum, Picridium vulgare, Reichardia arabica, Reichardia discolor, Reichardia orientalis, Reichardia runcinata, Scorzonera glauca, Scorzonera orientalis, Scorzonera tingitana, Sonchus hispanicus, Sonchus hispidulus, Sonchus pinnatifidus, Sonchus tingitanus
False sowthistle, Hawdhaan, huzan, mareer, murar
Sometimes grows tall in deep shade, with small flowers.
Reichardia tingitana, also known as Mediterranean sow-thistle, is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas, saline flats, and sandy soils. It is a common weed in the country, often thriving in disturbed habitats. The plant produces yellow flowers from January to May, and its leaves are edible and sometimes consumed locally. Studies have reported its presence in various parts of Qatar, including the northeastern coast and inland areas, highlighting its adaptability to different environments within the country.
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in Ras Abrouq peninsula in west central coastal area, north from Zekreet. Qatar, February 13, 2010
Dandelion like flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) on a rocky ridge in Jabal Al Jassasiya site, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 25, 2011
Dandelion like flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) near Al Ruwais (Shamal Road). Qatar, March 3, 2012
Unnamed Road, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013Rashid Street, Ad-Daẖirah, Qatar
Yellow flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana(?)) in desert near industrial zone of Ras Laffan, north from Doha. Qatar, March 23, 2013Rashid Street, Ad-Daẖirah, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014خط الوكير، Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014خط الوكير، Qatar
Flowers of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014خط الوكير، Qatar
Close up of a flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in sand near Trainah in southern Qatar, February 14, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on roadside of a road to Zubara in Al Magdah farms area, in north-western Qatar, February 22, 2014Al Ghuwairiya HC St, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar
Flowers of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) 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
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) with seeds in silty depression near Ras Laffan. Northern Qatar, February 28, 2014Al Shamal Road, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana(?)) with seeds near a road north from Ash Shahaniyah. Western Qatar, March 1, 2014Unnamed Road, Qatar
Flower buds of Reichardia tingitana(?) in a runnel north from Dukhan in western Qatar, March 3, 2014Abdulla Bin Jasim Street, Dukhan, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) near Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, April 3, 2014Madinat Al Shamal - Al Gharya Road, Madīnat ash Shamāl, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) near Al Khor Hospital. Qatar, January 9, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 31, 2015Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar
Orange flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 31, 2015Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar
Orange flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 31, 2015Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar
Blooming false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, January 31, 2015Fuwyrit Beach Road, Qatar
Flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, January 29, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, January 29, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, January 29, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Fuwayriţ, Qatar
Flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Fuwayriţ, Qatar
Blooming false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Fuwayriţ, Qatar
Plant of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) on a rocky ridge of Jebel Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Fuwayriţ, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in sand south from Fuwairit. Northern Qatar, February 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Fuwayriţ, Qatar
False sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Close up of a flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Yellow flower with a dark center of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Close up of yellow flower with a dark center of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Pare of flowers of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Cluster of flowers of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Large flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming plant of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Jabal Al Jassasiya, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Cluster of flowers of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in area of Ras Laffan Farms, on north-eastern coast. Qatar, February 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Tall form of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun in shade of a wall in area of Ras Laffan farms. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Tall seedlings of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun in shade of a wall in area of Ras Laffan farms. North-eastern Qatar, February 19, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Pare of flowers of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming plant of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana, local name Hawzan or mureer, Hawdhan) in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Small flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun under Ziziphus bushes in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Tall and thin plant of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun under Ziziphus bushes in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Leaves of a tall and thin plant of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun under Ziziphus bushes in a silty depression near a road to Zubara, area of Al Magdah farms. Northern Qatar, February 27, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Small flower of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun in shade of a wall in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Flower and seeds of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) grown without sun in shade of a wall in area of Ras Laffan farms. Northern Qatar, March 12, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarThe observations document the growth and development of false sowthistle (Reichardia tingitana) in various locations in Qatar from January to March. The plant was found growing in different conditions, including full sun and shade, and in various soil types. It was observed in areas such as Ras Laffan farms, Al Magdah farms, and near roads to Zubara. The plant's growth habits were noted, including its ability to grow tall and thin in shaded areas. Flowers and seeds were also observed, with some plants producing large clusters of flowers. The observations highlight the adaptability of false sowthistle to different environments and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. Overall, the observations provide valuable insights into the growth and development of this plant species in Qatar.
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