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Stachys arvensis (L.) L.

Synonyms

Cardiaca arvensis, Glechoma arvensis, Glechoma belgica, Glechoma marrubiastrum, Stachys brasiliensis, Trixago arvensis, Trixago colorata, Trixago cordifolia, Trixago punctata, Trixella arvensis

Common names

Annual hedgenettle, fieldnettle betony, field woundwort, hedge-nettle, stagger weed, staggerweed

Extract from Wikipedia article

Stachys arvensis is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common names field woundwort and staggerweed. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. It is known on other continents as an introduced species and widespread weed.[+]

AI-generated Description

Stachys arvensis, also known as field woundwort or field stachys, is an annual herb native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing in areas with moist soils, such as roadside verges, gardens, and waste grounds. The plant is characterized by its hairy stems, ovate leaves, and purple flowers arranged in whorls. In Qatar, Stachys arvensis typically grows from winter to spring, taking advantage of the country's mild winters. It has been reported in various parts of the country, including Doha and Al Rayyan, often as a naturalized weed.

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

Pinkish tubular flowers of Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Paired leaves with bluntly toothed margins of Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Paired leaves and pinkish tubular flowers of Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. South-western Qatar, November 15, 2014
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Various weeds on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms, with staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) in foreground. Qatar, January 16, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 20, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, March 14, 2015
Salwa Road, Qatar

Seedlings of staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 10, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Blooming staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, May 1, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Plants of staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, May 1, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) with flowers on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, May 1, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Seedling of staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on washed out gravel on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Seedling of staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) emerging from gravel wash on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Paired leaves and pinkish tubular flowers of Staggerweed (Stachys arvensis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, February 26, 2016
Unnamed Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Stachys arvensis was observed growing on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya Farms, Qatar, from November 2014 to February 2016. The plant had paired leaves with bluntly toothed margins and pinkish tubular flowers. It was found in various stages of growth, including seedlings, blooming plants, and mature plants forming a carpet on the fields. The observations showed that Stachys arvensis can thrive in irrigated areas, such as Green Circles, and can emerge from gravel wash. The plant was able to grow and bloom throughout the year, with multiple observations of flowers and seedlings during different months. Its ability to grow in a variety of conditions makes it a common weed on the farms. Overall, Stachys arvensis appears to be a resilient and adaptable species in Qatar's agricultural landscapes.

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

• Stachys arvensis, Wikipedia article
• Stachys arvensis 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.