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Puncturevine (caltrop, Tribulus terrestris) on a sidewalk of Al Diwan St.. Doha, Qatar  
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Puncturevine (caltrop, Tribulus terrestris) on a sidewalk of Al Diwan Street. Doha, Qatar, March 28, 2014

Location on mapsAl Diwan Street, Doha, Qatar
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Caltrop, also known as Tribulus terrestris, was spotted growing on the sidewalk of Al Diwan Street in Doha, Qatar on March 28, 2014. The plant's presence on the urban landscape is a testament to its hardiness and adaptability, thriving in unexpected environments. – generated by AI

The image shows a plant with green leaves and stems growing out of the ground, with its roots extending into the concrete below.

* The plant is identified as puncturevine (caltrop, Tribulus terrestris) based on the caption.
   + It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.
   + The stems are thin and wiry, with a reddish-brown tint.
   + The roots of the plant appear to be growing into the concrete below, suggesting that it is able to thrive in this environment despite being surrounded by hard surfaces.

* The background of the image shows a gray concrete sidewalk with small cracks and crevices.
   + The sidewalk is cracked and uneven in some areas, providing a rough surface for the plant's roots to grow into.
   + There are no other plants or objects visible in the immediate vicinity of the puncturevine, suggesting that it has grown here on its own.

Overall, the image suggests that the puncturevine is able to adapt to urban environments and thrive in areas where other plants might struggle to survive. – AI vision



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