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Rumex crispus

Common names

Curly dock

Extract from Wikipedia article

Rumex crispus (curly dock, curled dock or yellow dock) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to Europe and Western Asia.

AI-generated Description

Rumex crispus, also known as curly dock or yellow dock, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing in wet areas, such as coastal zones, irrigation channels, and roadside verges. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of the country, including Doha and Al Rayyan. The plant is characterized by its curly, wavy leaves and produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in summer. In Qatar, Rumex crispus typically grows from November to May, taking advantage of the winter rains. Its adaptability to different environments has allowed it to thrive in the country's arid climate.

Curly dock (Rumex crispus) in a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Flowers of curly dock (Rumex crispus) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Fruits of curly dock (Rumex crispus) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Close up of fruits of curly dock (Rumex crispus) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Green seeds of curly dock (Rumex crispus) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Curly dock (Rumex crispus) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, March 14, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Curly dock (Rumex crispus) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, March 14, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Rumex crispus in Qatar revealed the plant's presence in fields with center-pivot irrigation in Irkhaya Farms. On February 20, 2015, the plant was found with flowers, fruits, and green seeds. Close-up observations of the fruits showed their detailed structure. By March 14, 2015, the plant had spread to other areas of the farm, with multiple sightings on fields with center-pivot irrigation. The plant's ability to thrive in these conditions suggests its adaptability to the local environment. The observations also highlighted the plant's life cycle, from flowering to seed production, within a short period. Overall, Rumex crispus appears to be a common and resilient species in the agricultural areas of Qatar. Its growth and spread were documented over several weeks, providing insight into its behavior in the region.

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

• Rumex crispus, Wikipedia article
• Rumex crispus 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.