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Common vetch
Vicia sativa, known as the common vetch, garden vetch, tare or simply vetch, is a nitrogen-fixing leguminous plant in the family Fabaceae. Although considered a weed when found growing in a cultivated grainfield, this hardy plant is often grown as green manure or livestock fodder.
Vicia sativa, also known as common vetch, is an annual legume native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in winter months, typically from December to March, in areas with moist soil and partial shade. Studies have reported its presence in the country's northern regions, including the Al Zubarah and Al Thakira areas, where it can be found in agricultural fields, roadside verges, and other disturbed habitats. The plant's ability to fix nitrogen and tolerate saline conditions makes it a notable species in Qatar's arid environment.
Blooming common vetch (Vicia sativa) under a palm tree on Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 12, 2015
Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Fruit of common vetch (Vicia sativa) under a palm tree on Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Plant of common vetch (Vicia sativa) with flowers taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Leaf of common vetch (Vicia sativa) taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Shoot of common vetch (Vicia sativa) taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Shoot of common vetch (Vicia sativa) on white background taken from Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2015Al Istiqlal Street, Doha, Qatar
Common vetch (Vicia sativa) taken from Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 3, 2016
Common vetch (Vicia sativa) with a flower and fruits taken from Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, February 3, 2016Common vetch (Vicia sativa) was observed blooming under a palm tree on Ibn Nusaih Street in Onaiza area, Doha, Qatar, on March 12, 2015. The plant produced fruit, which was observed the next day, March 13, 2015. The plant's flowers, leaves, and shoots were also examined and photographed on March 13, 2015. The leaves and shoots were taken from the same location and observed in detail. Later, on February 3, 2016, common vetch was found on Al Istiqlal Street in Onaiza area, with a flower and fruits present. The plant was observed to have similar characteristics as those found earlier, indicating its ability to thrive in the Qatar environment. The observations suggest that Vicia sativa is able to grow and produce flowers and fruit in Doha's urban areas.
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