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Cassia artemisioides
Cassia nemophila, Fine-leaf Desert Cassia, Punty Bush
Senna artemisioides is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as Silver Cassia or Feathery Cassia - although "cassia" generally refers to the largest-growing Cassiinae. Some of its distinct subspecies also have common names of their own. This plant is endemic to Australia, where it is found in all mainland states and territories, except for Victoria.
Senna artemisioides is a shrub native to Australia, but it has been naturalized in various parts of the world, including the Middle East. In Qatar, it is considered an invasive species. It grows up to 2 meters tall with grayish-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. The plant thrives in dry environments, which makes it well-suited to Qatar's arid climate.
Branch with needle-shaped leaves of fine-leaf desert cassia (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia) taken from Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015
Doha Expressway, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of fine-leaf desert cassia (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia) taken from Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015
Flowers of fine-leaf desert cassia (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia) on Al Rayhan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016Al Rayhan St, Doha, Qatar
Blooming fine-leaf desert cassia (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia) on Al Rayhan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016Al Rayhan St, Doha, Qatar
Bush of fine-leaf desert cassia (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia) on Al Rayhan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016Al Rayhan St, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of fine-leaf desert cassia (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia) on Al Rayhan Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, February 24, 2016Al Rayhan St, Doha, QatarSenna artemisioides was observed in the Al Luqta area of Doha, Qatar, with needle-shaped leaves characteristic of the Fine-leaf desert cassia subspecies (Cassia nemophila, Senna artemisioides subsp. filifolia). The plant was seen on multiple occasions between March 2015 and February 2016, with observations including branches with needle-shaped leaves and flowers. Specific locations included Al Luqta area and Al Rayhan Street, where the plant was found to be blooming in February 2016. Bushes of fine-leaf desert cassia were also observed, with some bearing flowers. The repeated sightings suggest that Senna artemisioides is established in the area and able to thrive in the local conditions. The plant's presence was documented through photographs taken during these observations.
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