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Index of Plant Families (138 families in this page)

ACANTHACEAE
Acanthus
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ADIANTACEAE
Maiden hair
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AGAVACEAE
Agave
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AIZOACEAE
Fig-Marigold
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ALISMATACEAE
Water-plantain
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ALLIACEAE
Onion
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AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranth
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AMARYLLIDACEAE
Daffodil (Amaryllis)
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ANACARDIACEAE
Pistachio
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ANTHERICACEAE
Antherica
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APIACEAE
Carrot
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APOCYNACEAE
Dogbane
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ARACEAE
Arum
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ARALIACEAE
Aralia
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ARAUCARIACEAE
Araucaria
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ARECACEAE
Palm
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ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Sandalwood
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ASCLEPIADACEAE
Asclepiads
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ASPARAGACEAE
Asparagus
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ASPHODELACEAE
Asphodel
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ASPLENIACEAE
Spleenwort
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ASTERACEAE
Daisy (Sunflower)
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BASELLACEAE
Basella
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BERBERIDACEAE
Barberry
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BIGNONIACEAE
Bignonia
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BOMBACACEAE
Bombax
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BORAGINACEAE
Borage
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BRASSICACEAE
Mustard (Cress)
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CACTACEAE
Cactus
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CAESALPINIACEAE
Caesalpinia
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CALLITRICHACEAE
Water Starwort
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CAMPANULACEAE
Bellflower
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CANNABACEAE
Hemp
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CAPPARIDACEAE
Caper
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CAPRIFOLIACEAE
Honeysuckle
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CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Pink
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CASUARINACEAE
Ironwood
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CHENOPODIACEAE
Fathen
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CISTACEAE
Rock-rose
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COLCHICACEAE
Colchicum
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CONVALLARIACEAE
Convallaria
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CONVOLVULACEAE
BindWeed
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CRASSULACEAE
Stonecrop
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CUCURBITACEAE
Gourd (Cucumber)
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CUPRESSACEAE
Cypress
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CYNOMORIACEAE
Cynomoriaceae
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CYPERACEAE
Sedge
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DIOSCOREACEAE
Yam
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DIPSACACEAE
Teasel
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DRYOPTERIDACEAE
Buckler fern
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EBENACEAE
Ebony
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ELATINACEAE
Elatine
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EPHEDRACEAE
Joint-Pine
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EQUISETACEAE
Horsetail
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ERICACEAE
Heath
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EUPHORBIACEAE
Spurge
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FABACEAE
Pea
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FAGACEAE
Oak
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FRANKENIACEAE
Sea Heath
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FUMARIACEAE
Fumitoy
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GENTIANACEAE
Gentian
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GERANIACEAE
Geranium
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GYMNOGRAMMACEAE
Gymnogram
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HYACINTHACEAE
Hyacinth
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HYDROPHYLLACEAE
Waterleaf
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HYPERICACEAE
Saint John's Wort
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HYPOLEPIDACEAE
Bracken Fern
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IRIDACEAE
Iris
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ISOETACEAE
Quillwort
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JUGLANDACEAE
Walnut
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JUNCACEAE
Rush
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JUNCAGINACEAE
Arrow-grass
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LAMIACEAE
Mint
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LAURACEAE
Laurel
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LEMNACEAE
Duckweed
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LILIACEAE
Lily
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LINACEAE
Flax
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LYTHRACEAE
Loosestrife
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MALVACEAE
Mallow
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MELIACEAE
Persian Lilac
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MIMOSACEAE
Acacias
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MORACEAE
Mulberry
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MUSACEAE
Banana
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MYOPORACEAE
Myoporum
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MYRTACEAE
Myrtle
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NYCTAGINACEAE
Bouganinvillae
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NYMPHEACEAE
Water Lilies
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OLEACEAE
Olive
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ONAGRACEAE
Evening Primrose
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ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid
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OROBANCHACEAE
Broomrape
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OXALIDACEAE
WoodSorrel
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PAPAVERACEAE
Poppy
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PASSIFLORACEAE
Passion Flower
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PHYTOLACCACEAE
Pokeweed
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PINACEAE
Pine
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PITTOSPORACEAE
Pittosporum
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PLANTAGINACEAE
Plantain
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PLATANACEAE
Plane / Sycamore
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PLUMBAGINACEAE
Liverwort
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POACEAE
Grass
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POLYGALACEAE
Milkwort
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POLYGONACEAE
Dock
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POLYPODIACEAE
Polypod Fern
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PONTEDERIACEAE
Water-Hyacinth
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PORTULACACEAE
Purslane
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POSIDONIACEAE
Posidonia
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PRIMULACEAE
Primrose
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PTERIDACEAE
Fern
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PUNICACEAE
Pomegranate
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RANUNCULACEAE
Buttercup
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RESEDACEAE
Mignonette
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RHAMNACEAE
Buckthorn
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ROSACEAE
Rose
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RUBIACEAE
Bedstraw
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RUPPIACEAE
Ditchgrass
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RUTACEAE
Rue
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SALICACEAE
Willow
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SAMBUCACEAE
Elderberry
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SANTALACEAE
Sandalwood
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SAPINDACEAE
Soapberry
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SCROPHULARIACEAE
Figwort
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SELAGINELLACEAE
Spikemoss
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SIMAROUBACEAE
Tree of Heaven
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SMILACEAE
Catbrier
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SOLANACEAE
Potato
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STERCULIACEAE
Cacao
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TAMARICACEAE
Tamarix
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TROPAEOLACEAE
Nasturtium
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TYPHACEAE
Cat-tail
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ULMACEAE
Elm
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URTICACEAE
Nettle
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VALERIANACEAE
Valerian
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VERBENACEAE
Verbain
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VIOLACEAE
Violet
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VITACEAE
Vine
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ZANNICHELLIACEAE
Horned Pondweed
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ZYGOPHYLLACEAE
Creosote Bush
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ACANTHACEAE

Acanthus Family

 The Acanthaceae are mostly herbs or shrubs comprising about 250 genera and 2,500 species, including twining forms. The leaves are simple, opposite and decussate (alternating in pairs at right angles); stipules are lacking. The flowers are bisexual, zygomorphic, and usually are associated with conspicuous, often brightly colored bracts. The calyx is usually deeply 4-5 lobed or sometimes is highly reduced with more numerous minute teeth. The corolla is sympetalous (free petals but joined from their margin at their base), usually 5-merous, mostly zygomorphic, and commonly 2 lipped. The androecium usually consists of 4 didynamous (two pairs of unequal length) stamens or only 2 stamens fused to the corolla tube or epigynous zone, alternate with the lobes. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 2 carpels, a single style, and a superior ovary with 2 locules, each with usually 2-10 axile ovules in one or two collateral vertical tiers. An annular nectary disk is usually found around the base of the ovary. The fruit is commonly an elastically dehiscent (break open at maturity to discharge seeds) loculicidal capsule. The seed stalk or funiculus (ovary stalk) of each seed is modified into a hook shaped retinaculum that functions in flinging out the seeds during dehiscence.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Acanthus mollis
L.

Bear's Breech,
Artists's Acanthus 		Ħannewija Apr-Jun Acanthus mollis / Bear's Breech Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Acanthus spinosus
L.

Spiny Bear's Breeches No Name Mar-Jun Acanthus spinosus / Spiny Bear's Breeches Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Justicia adhatoda
L.

Malabar Nut No Name Mar-Jun Justicia adhatoda / Malabar Nut Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




ADIANTACEAE

Maiden hair Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Adiantum capillus-veneris
L.

Maidenhair Fern,
Black Maiden Fern,
Venus Hairfern 		Tursin Il-Bir All Year Adiantum capillus-veneris / Maidenhair Fern Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Adiantum michelii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)




AGAVACEAE

Agave Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Agave americana
L.

American Agave,
Century Plant,
American Aloe 		Sabbara Tal-Amerika All Year Agave americana / American Agave Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Agave americana var. marginata
L.

Agave,
Century Plant,
American Aloe 		Sabbara Tal-Amerika Jun-Sep Agave americana var. marginata / Agave Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Agave complicata
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Agave attenuata
Salm-Dyke

Soft-leaved Agave,
Spineless Agave,
Foxtail Agave 		No Name Spring Agave attenuata / Soft-leaved Agave Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Agave cernua
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Agave parryi
Engelmann

Parry's Agave No Name After rains Agave parryi / Parry's Agave Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Agave patonii
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Agave sisalana
Perrine

Blue Agave,
Sisal Hemp 		No Name Nov-May Agave sisalana / Blue Agave Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Agave rigida var. sisalana
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Yucca aloifolia
L.

Spanish Bay T,
Dagger Plant 		Yukka Jul-Sep Yucca aloifolia / Spanish Bay t Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Yucca yucatana
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Yucca gloriosa
L.

Spanish Dagger,
Adam's Needle 		Yukka Jul-Sep Yucca gloriosa / Spanish Dagger Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Yucca elephantipes
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




AIZOACEAE

Fig-Marigold Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Aptenia cordifolia
(L.) Schwantes

Heartleaf Ice Plant,
Baby Sun Rose,
Broad-leaved Mesembryanthemum 		No Name Mar-May Aptenia cordifolia / Heartleaf Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum cordifolia
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Aptenia lancifolia
Bolus

Sword-leafed Mesembryanthemum No Name Mar-May Aptenia lancifolia / Sword-leafed Mesembryanthemum Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Aptenia cordifolia lancifolia
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Carpobrotus edulis
(L.) Brown

Kaffir Fig,
Hottenot Fig 		Xuxet San Ġwann Mar-Jun Carpobrotus edulis / Kaffir Fig Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum edulis
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Delosperma cooperi
(Hook.f.) L.Bolus

Though Trailing Ice Plant,
Hardy Ice Plant,
Pink Carpet 		No Name Apr-Jun Delosperma cooperi / Though Trailing Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum cooperi
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Disphyma crassifolium
(L.) Bolus

Rounded Noon Flower,
Dew Plant,
Purple PigFace 		No Name Summer Disphyma crassifolium / Rounded Noon Flower Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Disphyma blackii
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Lampranthus multiradiatus
(Jacquin) N.E. Br.

Creeping Ice Plant,
Noon Flower 		No Name Summer Lampranthus multiradiatus / Creeping Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lampranthus roseum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Lampranthus spectabilis
(Haw.) N.E.Br.

Trailing Ice Plant No Name Summer Lampranthus spectabilis / Trailing Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum spectabile
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Malephora crocea
(Jacquin) Schwantes

Red Ice Plant,
Coppery Mesembryanthemum 		No Name All Year Malephora crocea / Red Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum croceum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Malephora lutea
(Haworth) Schwantes

Rocky Point Ice Plant No Name All Year Malephora lutea / Rocky Point Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum luteum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Malephora purpureo-crocea
(Haworth) Schwantes

Tequila Sunrise Ice Plant No Name All Year Malephora purpureo-crocea / Tequila Sunrise Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Mesembryanthemum purpureo-croceum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
L.

Crystal Ice Plant,
Silvery-leaved Mesembryanthemum 		Kristallina Tar-ramel,
Kristallina Kbira 		Mar-May Mesembryanthemum crystallinum / Crystal Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
L.

Lesser Crystal Ice Plant,
Round-leaved Mesembryanthemum 		Kristallina Tal-blat Apr-Jul Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum / Lesser Crystal Ice Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




ALISMATACEAE

Water-plantain Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Alisma plantago-aquatica
L.

Water Plantain,
Greater Water Plantain,
Mad-dog Weed 		Biżbula Tal-Ilma May-Aug Alisma plantago-aquatica / Water Plantain Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HYDROPHYTE (Living in/on water)
Damasonium bourgaei
Cosson

Mediterranean Starfruit Plantain Damażonju Mar-May Damasonium bourgaei / Mediterranean Starfruit Plantain Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HYDROPHYTE (Living in/on water)




ALLIACEAE

Onion Family

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Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Allium amethystinum
Tausch

Round-Headed Leek Tewm Kaħlani Jun-Jul Allium amethystinum / Round-Headed Leek Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium arvense
Gussone

White Round Headed Garlic Tewm Ta' Għawdex May-Jun Allium arvense / White Round headed Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium cepa
L.

Garden Onion,
Bulb Onion 		Basla Apr-Jun Allium cepa / Garden Onion Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium chamaemoly
L.

Dwarf Garlic Tewm Qerqni Dec-Jan Allium chamaemoly / Dwarf Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium commutatum
Gussone

Wild Leek Kurrat Salvaġġ May-Jul Allium commutatum / Wild Leek Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium dentiferum
Webb & Berthelot

Pale Garlic Tewm Safrani May-Jul Allium dentiferum / Pale garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Allium paniculatum var. paniculatum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium lojaconoi
Brullo Lanfranco & Pavone

Maltese Dwarf Garlic Tewm Irqiq Ta' Malta,
Tewm żgħir Ta' Malta 		Jun-Jul Allium lojaconoi / Maltese Dwarf Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium melitense
(Sommier & Caruana Gatto) Ciferri & Giacomini

Maltese Leek,
Maltese Garlic 		Kurrat Ta' Malta May-Jun Allium melitense / Maltese Leek Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Allium ampeloprasum var. melitense
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium neapolitanum
Cirillo

White Garlic,
Naples Onion 		No Name Mar-Apr Allium neapolitanum / White Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium nigrum
L.

Black Garlic,
Broad-Leaved Garlic 		Ċuplajs Apr-May Allium nigrum / Black Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium roseum
L.

Rosy Garlic Tewm Ħamrani Mar-Apr Allium roseum / Rosy Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium subhirsutum
L.

Hairy Garlic Tewm Muswaf Apr-May Allium subhirsutum / Hairy Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium trifoliatum
Cirillo

Pink Garlic Tewm Tal-linja Vjola Mar-Apr Allium trifoliatum / Pink Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Allium subhirsutum var. trifoliatum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Allium triquetrum
L.

Three-cornered Garlic No Name Dec-Apr Allium triquetrum / Three-cornered Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Nothoscordum borbonicum
(Aiton) Nicholson

Fragrant False Garlic,
Sweet Garlic 		Tewm Tal-Qsari Apr-Jun Nothoscordum borbonicum / Fragrant False Garlic Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Nothoscordum inodorum
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranth Family

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Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Amaranthus blitoides
Watson

Mat Amaranth,
Prostate Pigweed 		No Name May-Jan Amaranthus blitoides / Mat Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus caudatus
L.

Love-lies-bleeding,
Tassel Flower 		No Name May-Dec Amaranthus caudatus / Love-lies-bleeding Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus edulis
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus cruentus
L.

Red Amaranth No Name May-Dec Amaranthus cruentus / Red Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus paniculatus
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus deflexus
L.

Large-fruited Amaranth,
Spreading Amaranth,
Low Pigweed 		Denb Id-dib Lixx May-Jan Amaranthus deflexus / Large-fruited Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus prostratus
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Amaranthus gangeticus
L.

Elephant-head Amaranth No Name Oct-Mar Amaranthus gangeticus / Elephant-head Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus melancholicus
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus graecizans
L.

Spreading Pigweed Ghobbejra Hamra Jun-Oct Amaranthus graecizans / Spreading Pigweed Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus angustifolius
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus hybridus
L.

Prince's Feather Amaranth,
Prince's Of Wales Feather Amaranth,
Hybrid Amaranth 		No Name May-Dec Amaranthus hybridus / Prince's Feather Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus hybridus subsp. hypochondriacus
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus muricatus
(Gillies ex Moq.) Gillies ex Hieron

African Amaranth,
Muricate Amaranth 		Denb Id-dib Afrikan All Year Amaranthus muricatus / African Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Euloxus muricatus
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Amaranthus retroflexus
L.

Rough Pigweed,
Redroothed Amaranth,
Common Amaranth 		No Name May-Dec Amaranthus retroflexus / Rough Pigweed Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus spicatus
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Amaranthus viridis
L.

Slender Amaranth,
Green Amaranth,
Least Amaranth 		Denb Id-dib Aħdar May-Dec Amaranthus viridis / Slender Amaranth Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Amaranthus gracilis
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




AMARYLLIDACEAE

Daffodil (Amaryllis) Family

 Family of perennial plants mostly from bulbs and some from rhizomes which are grouped in the flowering plant order Liliales, containing about 65 genera and at least 835 species, distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. While growing, the bulb is kept sufficiently deep below ground by special roots that lengthen and contract. Most often the leaves are strap-shaped and smooth but occasionally they have unusual shapes, markings and coverings. Amaryllidaceae usually have numerous flowers held in an umbrella-like cluster at the end of a leafless stem, called a scape. Flowers are frequently large and showy and vary from star-like to trumpet-shaped or tubular. Colours range from red, orange, yellow and pink to white, whereas bluish flowers are only found in Griffenia, Worsleya and Lycoris. They all produce nectar and are often heavily scented. Each flower has six segments (tepals), frequently arising from a long to short tube. six stamens are typical of the family, but some species have five stamens and some have multiple stamens with about 60 anthers. In Pancratium and Hymenocallis the stamens are fused to form a large cup, which resembles the corona in Narcissus. The ovary is inferior (i.e. located below the tepals) and carries a single style. World-wide the Amaryllidaceae have greatest economic value as ornamentals. In addition, huge numbers of plants are traded for traditional medicines Major centres of diversity are South America (28 genera) and South Africa (18 genera). Southern Africa has 210 endemic Amaryllidaceae species. Namaqualand and the Cape Region together have 111 species and 77% of these are found nowhere else.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Narcissus elegans
(Haworth) Spach

Elegant Narcissus Narċis Imwaħħar Skars Autumn Narcissus elegans / Elegant Narcissus -
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Main Synonym :
   Hermione elegans
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Narcissus papyraceus
Ker-Gawler

White Narcissus No Name ? Narcissus papyraceus / White Narcissus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Narcissus serotinus
L.

Late Narcissus Narċis Imwaħħar Oct-Nov Narcissus serotinus / Late Narcissus Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Narcissus tazetta
L.

French Daffodil,
Cream Narcissus 		Narċis,
Ranċis 		Nov-Mar Narcissus tazetta / French Daffodil Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Pancratium maritimum
L.

Sea Daffodil,
Sand Lily,
Sea Pancratium 		Pankrazju,
Narċis Tar-Ramel,
Ġilju Tar-Ramel 		Aug-Sep Pancratium maritimum / Sea Daffodil Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




ANACARDIACEAE

Pistachio Family

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Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Pistacia atlantica
Desfontaines

Atlas Pistachio,
Mt. Atlas Pistachio,
Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree 		No Name Jan-Apr Pistacia atlantica / Atlas Pistachio Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pistacia lentiscus
L.

Lentisk,
Mastic Tree,
Mediterranean Mastic 		Deru,
Delu,
Deluwa 		Jan-Apr Pistacia lentiscus / Lentisk Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pistacia terebinthus subsp. terebinthus
L.

Terebinth Tree,
Turpentine Tree,
Cyprus Terebinth Tree 		Skornabekk,
Siġra Tat-turpentina,
Siġra Tat-Trementina 		Apr-Jul Pistacia terebinthus subsp. terebinthus / Terebinth Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Pistacia mutica
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of LN200/2011 AND schedule III of LN311/2006) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pistacia vera

Pistacio Tree Siġra Tal-Pistacja May-Jul Pistacia vera / Pistacio Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Pistacia x saportae

Hybrid Mastic Tree Deru Bagħal Apr-Jul Pistacia x saportae / Hybrid Mastic Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Rhus coriaria
L.

Sumach Tree,
Common Sumach 		Xumakk Tal-Konz May-Jun Rhus coriaria / Sumach Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of LN200/2011 AND schedule III of LN311/2006) and cannot be pruned or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Rhus lancea
L. fil.

African Sumach Tree,
Willow Rhus,
Karee 		No Name Jan-Mar Rhus lancea / African Sumach Tree Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Schinus molle
L.

Drooping False Pepper,
Brazilian Pepper Tree,
California Pepper Tree 		No Name Summer Schinus molle / Drooping False Pepper Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Schinus terebinthifolius
Raddi

Brazilian Pepper,
Upright False Pepper,
Broad-leaved Pepper Tree 		Siġra Tal-Bżar Summer Schinus terebinthifolius / Brazilian pepper Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




ANTHERICACEAE

Antherica Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Chlorophytum comosum
(Thunberg) Jacques

Spider Plant,
Spider Ivy,
Ribbon Plant 		Rampila All Year Chlorophytum comosum / Spider Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Anthericum comosum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




APIACEAE

Carrot Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Ammi majus
L.

Bullwort,
Bishop's Weed,
False Queen Anne's Lace 		Dakra Apr-Jun Ammi majus / Bullwort Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ammi diversifolium
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ammi visnaga
(L.) Lamarck

Sand Bullwort,
Tooth Pickweed 		Busnaga May-Oct Ammi visnaga / Sand Bullwort Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Daucus visnaga
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ammoides pusilla
(Brotero) Breistroffer

Small Bullwort No Name Mar-Jun Ammoides pusilla / Small Bullwort Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Petroselinum ammoides
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Apium graveolens
L.

Wild Celery,
Marsh Parsley,
Smallage 		Karfus (selvaġġ) Apr-Sep Apium graveolens / Wild Celery Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Apium nodiflorum
(L.) Lagasca

Fool's Water Cress,
Procumbent Marshwort 		Karfus Tal-ilma Apr-Sep Apium nodiflorum / Fool's Water Cress Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Bupleurum lancifolium
Hornemann

Spear-leaved Hare's Ear,
Lance-leaved Thorrowwax 		Widnet Il-fenek Mar-May Bupleurum lancifolium / Spear-leaved Hare's Ear Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Bupleurum subovatum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Bupleurum semicompositum
L.

Grey Hare's Ear No Name Mar-May Bupleurum semicompositum / Grey Hare's Ear Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Bupleurum glaucum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Capnophyllum peregrinum
(L.) Lange

Capnophyllum No Name Apr-May Capnophyllum peregrinum / Capnophyllum Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Krubera peregrina
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Conium maculatum
L.

Hemlock,
Poison Hemlock 		Ċikuta May-Aug Conium maculatum / Hemlock Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Coriandrum sativum
L.

Coriander Kosbor Apr-May Coriandrum sativum / Coriander Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Crithmum maritimum
L.

Rock Samphire,
Sea Samphire,
Sea Fennel 		Bużbież Il-baħar Jun-Sep Crithmum maritimum / Rock Samphire Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Daucus carota subsp. carota
L.

Wild Carrot,
Queen Anne's Lace 		Zunnarija Salvaġġa,
Karrotti Salvaġġ 		Feb-May Daucus carota subsp. carota / Wild Carrot Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
(Hoffmannsegg) Arcangeli

Carrot Zunnarija,
Karrotti 		Feb-May Daucus carota subsp. sativus / Carrot Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Daucus gingidium
L.

Sea Carrot Zunnarija Tal-baħar Apr-May Daucus gingidium / Sea Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus carota var. gingidium
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Daucus lopadusanus
Tineo

Lampedusa Carrot Zunnarija Tal-blat Apr-May Daucus lopadusanus / Lampedusa Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus carota var. lopadusanus
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Daucus rupestris
Gussone

Cliff Carrot No Name Apr-May Daucus rupestris / Cliff Carrot Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Daucus carota var. rupestris
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Echinophora spinosa
L.

Prickly Parsnip,
Echinophora,
Spiny Echinophora 		Bużbież Xewwieki Tar-ramel Jun-Sep Echinophora spinosa / Prickly Parsnip Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Eryngium maritimum
L.

Sea Holly,
Seaside Eryngo 		Xewk Ir-ramel Jun-Oct Eryngium maritimum / Sea Holly Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ferula communis
L.

Giant Fennel,
Common Ferula 		Ferla Mar-May Ferula communis / Giant Fennel Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Foeniculum vulgare
L.

Fennel,
Sweet Fennel 		Bużbież May-Oct Foeniculum vulgare / Fennel Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Kundmannia sicula
(L.) DC.

Kundmannia No Name Apr-May Kundmannia sicula / Kundmannia Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Oenanthe globulosa
L.

Round-headed Water Dropwort,
Mediterranean Water Dropwort 		No Name Mar-May Oenanthe globulosa / Round-headed Water Dropwort Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Petroselinum sativum
Hoffmannsegg

Wild Parsley Tursin Apr-Oct Petroselinum sativum / Wild Parsley Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Petroselinum crispum
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Pimpinella anisum
L.

Anise Anisi,
Ħlewwa 		Apr-May Pimpinella anisum / Anise Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Anisum officinarum
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Pimpinella peregrina
L.

Southern Burnet Saxifrage Sensiela May-Jun Pimpinella peregrina / Southern Burnet Saxifrage Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Pimpinella taurica
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Pseudorlaya pumila
(L.) Grande

Small Carrot Zunnarija Tar-ramel Apr-May Pseudorlaya pumila / Small Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus pumilus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ridolfia segetum
Moris

Ridolfia Bużbież Il-qamħ Apr-Jun Ridolfia segetum / Ridolfia Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Scandix pecten-veneris
L.

Shepherd's Needle Maxxita Mar-Apr Scandix pecten-veneris / Shepherd's Needle Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Smyrnium olusatrum
L.

Alexanders Karfus Il-ħmir Feb-Apr Smyrnium olusatrum / Alexanders Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Tordylium apulum
L.

Mediterranean Hartwort,
Roman Pimpernel 		Ħaxixet It-trieraħ Feb-Apr Tordylium apulum / Mediterranean Hartwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Torilis arvensis
(Hudson) Link

Spreading Hedge Parsley No Name Mar-May Torilis arvensis / Spreading Hedge Parsley Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Torilis helvetica
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Torilis nodosa
(L.) Gaertner

Knotted Hedge Parsley No Name Apr-May Torilis nodosa / Knotted Hedge Parsley Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




APOCYNACEAE

Dogbane Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Nerium oleander
L.

Oleander,
Rose Bay 		Siġra Tad-Difel,
Difla,
Oljandru 		Apr-Oct Nerium oleander / Oleander Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Nerium indicum
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Thevetia peruviana
(Persoon) K. Schumann

Yellow Oleander,
Lucky Nut,
Mexican Oleander 		No Name Jul-Oct Thevetia peruviana / Yellow Oleander Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Cascabela thevetia
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Vinca major
L.

Greater Periwinkle No Name Mar-Jun Vinca major / Greater Periwinkle Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)




ARACEAE

Arum Family

 The Araceae are rhizomatous or tuberous herbs comprising about 110 genera and 1,800 species, usually with calcium oxalate crystals or raphides and commonly with milky sap. The leaves are alternate, simple or compound, petiolate, sometimes very large, and usually with a sheathing base. The inflorescence is a fleshy spike or spadix subtended or more often partially enveloped by a bract or spathe. The spathe sometimes resembling a petal and is large, and brightly or complexly coloured. The tiny flowers are actinomorphic (symmetrical about more than one vertical plane), bisexual or unisexual, and are sessile or sometimes even embedded in the spadix. The perianth (petals and sepals) of the tiny flowers is nearly always absent in unisexual flowers but in bisexual flowers it typically consists of 4-6 small, undifferentiated tepals that are free or connate. The androecium (stamens of one flower collectively) of a typical male flower usually consists of 2, 4, or 8 distinct or variously connate(closely joined or united) stamens that are opposite the tepals when these are present. The gynoecium (reproductive female part) of a typical female flower consists of a single compound pistil of mostly 3 but up to 15 carpels, a single style, and a superior ovary with sometimes one locule (compartment) and 1-numerous parietal ovules or more frequently 3 or more locules, each with 1-numerous ovules. The ovary is sunk in the spadix and rarely visible. The fruit is a berry. The often unpleasant smell of the flowers somehow attracts pollinating insects.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Arisarum vulgare
Targ.-Tozz.

Friar's Cowl Garni Tal-Pipi Nov-Mar Arisarum vulgare / Friar's Cowl Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Arum arisarum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Arum italicum
Mill.

Italian Lords And Ladies,
Large Cuckoo Pint,
Italian Arum 		Garni Apr-May Arum italicum / Italian Lords and Ladies Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Colocasia antiquorum
Schott

Elephants Ear,
Coco Yam,
Dasheen 		Għorgħar Apr-Jun Colocasia antiquorum / Elephants Ear Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Dracunculus vulgaris
Schott

Giant Lords-and-Ladies,
Dragon Arum 		Garni Qoxret Is-serp Mar-May Dracunculus vulgaris / Giant Lords-and-Ladies Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Zantedeschia aethiopica
(L.) Sprengel

Arum Lily,
Calla Lily,
Ethiopian Lords-and-Ladies 		Buqari Mar-Aug Zantedeschia aethiopica / Arum Lily Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




ARALIACEAE

Aralia Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Hedera helix
L.

Ivy,
English Ivy 		Liedna Sep-Nov Hedera helix / Ivy Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hedera taurica
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Schefflera polybotrya
(Seemann) R. Viguier

Schefflera No Name ? Schefflera polybotrya / Schefflera Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




ARAUCARIACEAE

Araucaria Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Araucaria bidwillii
(Molina) K. Koch

Bunya Pine Awrikarja Ta' Bidwill Mar-Jun Araucaria bidwillii / Bunya Pine Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Araucaria heterophylla
(Salisbury) Franco

Norfolk Island Pine Awrikarja Kbira All year Araucaria heterophylla / Norfolk Island Pine Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Araucaria excelsa
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




ARECACEAE

Palm Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Chamaerops humilis
L.

Dwarf Fan Palm,
European Dwarf Palm 		Ġummara,
Ġummar Safrani 		Apr-May Chamaerops humilis / Dwarf Fan Palm Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Phoenix canariensis
Chabaud

Canary Islands Date Palm Palma Tat-Tamar Feb-Mar Phoenix canariensis / Canary Islands Date Palm Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Phoenix dactylifera
L.

Date Palm Palma Tat-Tamar Feb-Mar Phoenix dactylifera / Date Palm Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Washingtonia robusta
Wendland

Mexican Fan Palm,
Mexican Washingtonia 		Palma Apr-Jul Washingtonia robusta / Mexican Fan Palm Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




ARISTOLOCHIACEAE

Sandalwood Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Aristolochia clusii
Lojacono

Green-flowered Birthwort,
Southern Birthwort 		Papra Selvaġġa,
Aristolokja 		Mar-May Aristolochia clusii / Green-flowered Birthwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




ASCLEPIADACEAE

Asclepiads Family

 The Asclepiadaceae are mostly herbs and shrubs with white sap comprising about 250 genera and 2,000 species, many of which are lianous and some of which are cactuslike succulents with reduced leaves. The leaves are simple and nearly always opposite or whorled; minute stipules are present. The flowers are bisexual, nearly always actinomorphic, and usually include an elaborate crown or corona of nectariferous appendages between the corolla and sexual parts. The calyx consists of 5 distinct or basally connate sepals. The inner perianth is a 5-lobed sympetalous corolla. The androecium and gynoecium are nearly always adnate into a gynostegium with five highly modified stamens and a massive, 5-lobed stigma. The anthers usually produce paired sacs of pollen called pollinia that are transferred as a unit during pollination. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of two nearly distinct carpels that are separate at the level of the ovaries and styles and are united only by a single massive stigma. The ovaries are distinct, nearly always superior, and each has a single locule with numerous marginal ovules. The fruit is a follicle. Seeds usually have a tuft of hairs at one end.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Periploca angustifolia
Labill.

African Wolfbane,
Wolfbane 		Siġret Il-Ħarir,
Siġra Tal-Ħarir 		Nov-Apr Periploca angustifolia / African Wolfbane Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Periploca laevigata subsp. angustifolia
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)




ASPARAGACEAE

Asparagus Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Asparagus aphyllus
L.

Mediterranean Asparagus,
Prickly Asparagus,
Spiny Asparagus 		Spraġġ Xewwieki Aug-Oct + Mar-May Asparagus aphyllus / Mediterranean Asparagus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Asparagus asparagoides
(L.) Druce

African Asparagus,
Bridal Creeper,
Smilax Asparagus 		No Name Mar-Apr Asparagus asparagoides / African Asparagus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asparagus medeoloides
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Asparagus densiflorus
(Kunth) Jessop cv. sprengeri

Bushy Asparagus,
Sprenger's Asparagus 		No Name Mar-Apr Asparagus densiflorus / Bushy Asparagus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asparagus plumosus subsp. nanus
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Asparagus falcatus
L.

Asparagus Fern,
Sicklethorn 		No Name Sep-Dec Asparagus falcatus / Asparagus Fern Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Asparagus officinalis
L.

Wild Asparagus,
Garden Asparagus 		Spraġġ Apr-Jun Asparagus officinalis / Wild Asparagus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Asparagus setaceus
(Kunth) Jessop

Plumose Asparagus,
Asparagus Fern 		No Name Summer Asparagus setaceus / Plumose Asparagus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asparagus plumosus
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Asparagus stipularis
Forrsk.

Grey Asparagus Spraġġ Griż Feb-Apr Asparagus stipularis / Grey Asparagus Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asparagus horridus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Asparagus virgatus
Baker

Broom Asparagus No Name Summer Asparagus virgatus / Broom Asparagus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Protasparagus virgatus
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)




ASPHODELACEAE

Asphodel Family

 The Asphodelaceae is a sub family of the Liliacea which have the characteristic of having very little roots and no bulbs. They grow from deep rhizomes or tubers. They regularly have branched and conspicuous inflorescenses. They are incredibly able to grow on very little soil and The anatomy is very similar to the Liliaceae , mostly perennial herbs comprising about 280 genera and 4,000 species. The leaves are alternate or less often opposite or whorled. The flowers are often showy and are nearly always bisexual and actinomorphic. The perianth typically consists of two whorls of undifferentiated or weakly differentiated petaloid tepals with 3 distinct members in each whorl, or less frequently all of the segments are connate into a common perianth tube or perigynous or epigynous zone that sometimes has an adnate corona. The androecium usually consists of 6 fertile stamens attached to the receptacle or adnate to the perianth tube but rarely 3, 4, or up to 12 may be found. The gynoecium typically consists of a single compound pistil of 3 carpels, a single style commonly with 3 stigmas, and a superior or less often inferior ovary with 3 locules, each containing several to numerous axile ovules. Rarely there are 2 or 4 carpels and locules with axile placentation or only a single locule with intruded parietal placentation. The fruit is nearly always a capsule or berry.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Aloe arborescens
Miller

Krantz Aloe No Name Dec-Feb Aloe arborescens / Krantz Aloe Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Aloe mutabilis
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Aloe saponaria
(Aiton) Haworth

Soap Aloe,
African Aloe 		No Name Aug-Sep Aloe saponaria / Soap Aloe Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Aloe maculata
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Aloe vera
(L.) Burmann f.

Yellow Aloe,
Mediterranean Aloe,
True Aloe 		Sabbara Apr-Sep Aloe vera / Yellow Aloe Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Aloe barbadensis
Inconclusive status This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Asphodelus aestivus
Brotero

Summer Asphodel Berwieq Jan-Apr Asphodelus aestivus / Summer Asphodel Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asphodelus microcarpus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Asphodelus fistulosus
L

Onion Weed,
Pink Asphodel,
Onion-leaved Asphodel 		Berwieq Żgħir Jan-Apr Asphodelus fistulosus / Onion Weed Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Asphodelus tenuifolius
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Gasteria acinacifolia
(Jacquin) Haworth

Gasteria No Name Sep-Dec Gasteria acinacifolia / Gasteria Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)




ASPLENIACEAE

Spleenwort Family

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Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Asplenium ceterach
L.

Rusty-back Fern,
Scale Fern 		Felċi Tal-Ħitan Tas-Sejjieħ All year Asplenium ceterach / Rusty-back Fern Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ceterach officinarum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Asplenium marinum
L.

Sea Spleenwort Fern Felċi Tal-Baħar All year Asplenium marinum / Sea Spleenwort Fern Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Asplenium trichomanes
L.

Maidenhair Spleenwort Fern,
Common Spleenwort Fern 		Felċi Ta' Għawdex,
Felċi Rqiqa 		All year Asplenium trichomanes / Maidenhair Spleenwort Fern -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Phylitis sagittata
(DC.) Guinea et Heywood

Mule's Fern Felċi Tal-bir All year Phylitis sagittata / Mule's Fern Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Phyllitis sagittata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)




ASTERACEAE

Daisy (Sunflower) Family

 The Asteraceae are herbs, shrubs, or less commonly trees and are arguably the largest family of flowering plants, comprising about 1,100 genera and 20,000 species that are characterised by having the flowers reduced and organised into an involucrate pseudanthium (false calyx) in the form of a head or capitulum. The leaves are alternate, opposite, or less commonly whorled, and range from simple to pinnately or palmately compound; stipules are absent. Subtending and often partly enclosing the florets of the head is one or more series of usually green, free or variously connate bracts called involucral bracts or phyllaries. The flowers are of two basic types: those with tubular actinomorphic corollas and those with strap-shaped or radiate zygomorphic corollas, often within the same head. Either type may be bisexual or unisexual. Where both types are found in a single head, the central flowers have tiny, tubular, usually 4-5- lobed corollas (referred to as disk-florets), and generally are bisexual, and the peripheral flowers have strap-shaped corollas generally with 3 distal teeth, and are usually female. Sometimes the heads lack ray flowers and are said to be discoid, consisting of only bisexual florets with tubular corollas. So-called disciform heads have bisexual central disk flowers surrounded by female flowers that have a very slender tube and an extremely suppressed or obsolete ligule (thin and scarious projection from the upper end of the sheath of the leaf). Ligulate heads consist only of bisexual florets with disk-florets of the ligulate or strap-shaped type but with generally 5 rather than 3 distal teeth. In all cases the calyx is absent or so highly modified as hairs, bristles or scales on the ovary summit that it is given the alternative name of pappus. The corolla is sympetalous with mostly 3-5 lobes. The androecium nearly always consists of 4 or 5 stamens that are united by their anthers and are fused to the corolla tube or epigynous zone, alternate with the lobes. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 2 carpels, a single 2-cleft style, and an inferior ovary with one locule and one basal ovule. During maturation of a flower, the style grows through the anther column, and as it does, hairs on the outer surface of the closed style lobes brush the pollen that is released into the anther column to the distal opening where it is available for biotic pollinators. A nectary in the form of a scale or small cup is commonly found alongside or around the base of the style. The fruit is an achene which may have a persistent pappus that commonly functions in fruit dispersal by wind.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Achillea collina
Becker

Mountain Yarrow No Name May-Aug Achillea collina / Mountain Yarrow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Achillea millefolium var. collina
Cultivated for agricultural or horticultural purposes but can be found in the wild as an escape Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Achillea ligustica
Allioni

Ligurian Yarrow No Name May-Aug Achillea ligustica / Ligurian Yarrow Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Aetheorrhiza bulbosa
(L.) Cassini

Bulbous Hawksbeard No Name Mar-Apr Aetheorrhiza bulbosa / Bulbous Hawksbeard Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Crepis bulbosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ambrosia maritima
L.

Sea Ragwood Mentna Jun-Nov Ambrosia maritima / Sea Ragwood Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Anacyclus clavatus
(Desf.) Pers.

White Anacyclus No Name May-Aug Anacyclus clavatus / White Anacyclus Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Anacyclus tomentosus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)