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Zinnia angustifolia Kunth

Synonyms

Crassina angustifolia, Crassina linearis, Zinnia linearis

Common names

Narrowleaf zinnia

Extract from Wikipedia article

Zinnia angustifolia (Z. linearis) is a herbaceous flowering plant species of zinnia native to northern and western Mexico and natralized in parts of the Southwestern United States. Hybrids with other Zinna species are popular garden plants.

AI-generated Description

Zinnia angustifolia is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. In Qatar, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its drought tolerance and vibrant flowers. It has narrow leaves (as the name "angustifolia" suggests) and produces small, single-petaled flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and white. In Qatari gardens, Zinnia angustifolia thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, requiring minimal watering, making it an ideal choice for the country's arid climate.

Orange flowers of narrowleaf zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) planted on Corniche promenade. Doha, Qatar, June 18, 2015
Corniche Promenade, Doha, Qatar

Blooming narrowleaf zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) planted on Corniche promenade. Doha, Qatar, June 18, 2015
Corniche Promenade, Doha, Qatar

Close up of an orange flower of narrowleaf zinnia (Zinnia angustifolia) planted on Corniche promenade. Doha, Qatar, June 18, 2015
Corniche Promenade, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Zinnia angustifolia in Qatar revealed vibrant orange flowers blooming on the Corniche promenade in Doha. The plants were thriving, with multiple blooms observed on June 18, 2015. A closer look at individual flowers showed intricate details and a bright orange color. The narrowleaf zinnias were planted along the promenade, adding a pop of color to the area. The observations suggest that Zinnia angustifolia can tolerate the hot Qatari climate, as they were blooming vigorously in mid-June. Overall, the plants appeared healthy and well-maintained, with no visible signs of stress or disease. The orange flowers were a striking feature of the promenade's landscaping.

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

• Zinnia angustifolia, Wikipedia article
• Zinnia angustifolia from www.theplantlist.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.