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Index of Plant Families (10 families in this page)

AIZOACEAE
Fig-Marigold
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AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranth
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BASELLACEAE
Basella
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CACTACEAE
Cactus
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CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Pink
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CHENOPODIACEAE
Fathen
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NYCTAGINACEAE
Bouganinvillae
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PHYTOLACCACEAE
Pokeweed
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POLYGONACEAE
Dock
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PORTULACACEAE
Purslane
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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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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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 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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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)




AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranth 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
Amaranthus blitoides
Watson

Mat Amaranth,
Prostate Pigweed 		No Name May-Jan Amaranthus blitoides / Mat Amaranth 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: 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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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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images.
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
with

images.
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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images.
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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images.
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)




BASELLACEAE

Basella 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
Anredera cordifolia
(Tenore) Steenis

Madeira Vine No Name Summer Anredera cordifolia / Madeira Vine Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Boussingaultia 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: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




CACTACEAE

Cactus 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
Acanthocereus tetragonus
(L.) Hummelink

Barbed Wire Cereus,
Pitahaya Anaranjada 		No Name Summer Acanthocereus tetragonus / Barbed Wire Cereus Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Acanthocereus pentagonus
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)
Austrocylindropuntia subulata
(Muhlenpfordt) Backeberg

Eve's Needle,
Cane Cholla 		No Name Summer Austrocylindropuntia subulata / Eve's Needle Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Opuntia subulata
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)
Hylocereus undatus
(Haworth) Britton & Rose

Red Pitaya,
Dragon Fruit,
Strawberry Pear 		No Name Summer Hylocereus undatus / Red Pitaya Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Cereus undatus
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)
Opuntia dillenii
(Ker-Gawler) Haworth

Erect Prickly Pear No Name May-Aug Opuntia dillenii / Erect Prickly Pear -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Cactus indicus
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)
Opuntia ficus-indica
L.

Prickly Pear,
Indian Fig,
Barbary Fig 		Bajtar Tax-xewk,
Bajtar Tal-Indja,
Franċiż 		May-Jul Opuntia ficus-indica / Prickly Pear Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Opuntia ficus-barbarica
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)
Opuntia microdasys
(Lehm.) Pfeiff.

Bunny Ears Cactus,
Angel's Wings,
Polka-dot Cactus 		No Name May-Jul Opuntia microdasys / Bunny Ears Cactus Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Opuntia macrocalyx
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: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Opuntia pilifera
F.A.C.Weber

Cocoche Loco,
Nopal Crinado 		No Name Jun-Aug Opuntia pilifera / Cocoche Loco Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) 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)
Opuntia vulgaris
Miller

Prickly Pear Cactus,
Palma Brava 		No Name Summer Opuntia vulgaris / Prickly Pear Cactus 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: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Pink Family

 The Caryophyllaceae are herbs or rarely subshrubs comprising about 75 genera and 2,000 species This family of herbaceous annuals and perennials possess pairs of narrow, undivided and opposite leaves which are often fused together at the base and encircle the stem. Flowers usually in a loose, dichotomously branching head, rarely solitary. Sepals 4-5 free, or united into a tube. Petals usually 4-5, unfused and often deeply divided into 2 lobes. The stamens are in one or two whorls, either equalling or twice the number of petals. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 2-5 carpels, usually with an equal number of styles. Ovary often shortly stalked. 1 celled, with the ovules arranged on a central placentation. Styles between 2 to 5 free of partly fused. The fruit is a dry capsule splitting by teeth or valves. The Mediterranean is the main centre of distribution of this family which has many ornamental garden plants including the carnation.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Agrostemma githago
L.

Corn Cockle No Name Apr-May Agrostemma githago / Corn Cockle -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lychnis githago
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Arenaria serpyllifolia
L.

Thyme-leaved Sandwort No Name Mar-May Arenaria serpyllifolia / Thyme-leaved Sandwort -
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images.
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Cerastium brachypetalum
Persoon

Grey Mouse-Ear,
Grey Chickweed 		Widen Il-ġurdien Abjad Mar-Apr Cerastium brachypetalum / Grey Mouse-Ear Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Cerastium glomeratum
Thuillier

Broad-leaved Mouse-Ear,
Sticky Mouse-Ear,
Sticky Chickweed 		Widen Il-ġurdien Idellek Dec-Apr Cerastium glomeratum / Broad-leaved Mouse-Ear Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   Cerastium acutatum
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)
Cerastium ligusticum
Viviani

Large-flowered Mouse-Ear No Name Jan-Mar Cerastium ligusticum / Large-flowered Mouse-Ear Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Herniaria cinerea
DC.

Grey Rupture-Wort No Name Apr-Aug Herniaria cinerea / Grey Rupture-Wort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea
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)
Herniaria hirsuta
L.

Hairy Rupture-Wort No Name Apr-Aug Herniaria hirsuta / Hairy Rupture-Wort -
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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)
Minuartia mediterranea
(Link) Maly

Mediterranean Sandwort No Name Mar-Jun Minuartia mediterranea / Mediterranean Sandwort Short Profile
with

images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Paronychia argentea
Lamarck

Silvery Paronychia No Name Feb-Jun Paronychia argentea / Silvery Paronychia Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Paronychia macrosepala
Boissier

No Name No Name Apr-May Paronychia macrosepala / no name Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Paronychia capitata subsp. macrosepala
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Polycarpon alsinifolium
(Bivona) DC.

Few-flowered Allseed No Name Mar-Jun Polycarpon alsinifolium / Few-flowered Allseed Short Profile
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images.
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) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
(L.) L.

Four-leaved Allseed,
Four-leaved Manyseed 		No Name Mar-Jun Polycarpon tetraphyllum / Four-leaved Allseed -
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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)
Pteranthus dichotomus
Forsskal

Pteranthus No Name Mar-Jun Pteranthus dichotomus / Pteranthus Short Profile
with

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 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)
Rhodalsine geniculata
(Poiret) F. N. Williams

Woody Sandwort Ramlina Għawdxija Apr-May Rhodalsine geniculata / Woody Sandwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Minuartia geniculata
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)
Sagina apetala
Ardoino

Annual Pearlwort No Name Feb-Apr Sagina apetala / Annual Pearlwort 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)
Sagina maritima
G. Don

Sea Pearlwort Ġawhra Tax-xatt Feb-Apr Sagina maritima / Sea Pearlwort 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)
Sagina procumbens
L.

Procumbent Pearlwort No Name Feb-Apr Sagina procumbens / Procumbent Pearlwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Silene behen
L.

Hairless Catchfly No Name Mar-Apr Silene behen / Hairless Catchfly 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Silene bellidifolia
Jussieui ex Jacquin

Dense-flowered Catchfly No Name Feb-Jul Silene bellidifolia / Dense-flowered Catchfly Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Silene vespertina
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Silene coeli-rosa
(L.) Godron

Rose Catchfly No Name Apr-May Silene coeli-rosa / Rose Catchfly Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Lychnis coelirosa
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)
Silene colorata
Poiret

Pink Pirouette,
Dwarf Pink Star 		Ilsien L-għasfur,
Sieq Iz-Zakak 		Jan-May Silene colorata / Pink Pirouette 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)
Silene fruticosa
L.

Woody Catchfly,
Shrubby Campion 		Lsien L-Għasfur Tal-Blat Apr-Jun Silene fruticosa / Woody Catchfly Detailed 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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Silene gallica
L.

Small-flowered Catchfly No Name Apr-Jul Silene gallica / Small-flowered Catchfly Short Profile
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images.
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Silene nocturna
L.

Night-flowering Catchfly Lsien L-għasfur Ta' Bil-lejl Feb-Jun Silene nocturna / Night-flowering Catchfly 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)
Silene pendula
L.

Drooping Catchfly No Name Mar-Jun Silene pendula / Drooping Catchfly Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Silene sedoides
Poiret

Hairy Catchfly Lsien L-għasfur Irqiq Mar-May Silene sedoides / Hairy Catchfly 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)
Silene vulgaris
(Moench) Garcke

Bladder Campion,
Bird's Egg,
Maiden's Tears 		Qasqejża Jan-May Silene vulgaris / Bladder Campion 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Silene vulgaris subsp. angustifolia
Hayek

Narrow-leaved Bladder Campion Qasqejża Tal-weraq Dojjoq Jan-May Silene vulgaris subsp. angustifolia / Narrow-leaved Bladder Campion Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Silene angustifolia
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)
Spergularia bocconei
(Scheele) Graebner

Boccone's Sea-Spurrey,
Greek Sea-Spurrey,
Large-flowered Sand Spurrey 		No Name Summer Spergularia bocconei / Boccone's Sea-Spurrey 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)
Spergularia diandra
(Gussone) Boissier

Southern Sea-Spurrey No Name Mar-May Spergularia diandra / Southern Sea-Spurrey Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Spergularia salsuginea
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Spergularia media
L.

Greater Sea-Spurrey,
Diandra Sea-Spurrey 		Arenarja Feb-Apr Spergularia media / Greater Sea-Spurrey -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Spergularia marginata
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Spergularia salina
Presl

Lesser Sea-Spurrey,
Salt Sand Spurrey,
Saltmarsh Sand Spurrey 		No Name Feb-Jun Spergularia salina / Lesser Sea-Spurrey -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Spergularia marina
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)
Stellaria cupaniana
(Jordan & Fourreau) Beguinot

No Name No Name Jan-Jun Stellaria cupaniana / no name -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Stellaria media subsp. cupaniana
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)
Stellaria media
(L.) Villars

Common Chickweed No Name Jan-Jun Stellaria media / Common Chickweed 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)
Stellaria neglecta
Weihe

Greater Chickweed No Name Jan-Jun Stellaria neglecta / Greater Chickweed Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Stellaria media subsp. neglecta
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)
Stellaria pallida
(Dumort) Murbeck

Lesser Chickweed Ħarira Bajda Jan-Jun Stellaria pallida / Lesser Chickweed Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Stellaria media subsp. pallida
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)
Vaccaria hispanica
(Miller) Rauschert

Cowherb No Name Mar-May Vaccaria hispanica / Cowherb Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Vaccaria pyramidata
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)




CHENOPODIACEAE

Fathen 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
Arthrocnemum macrostachyum
(Moricand) Moris & Delponte

Glaucous Glasswort,
Perennial Glasswort,
Shrubby Glasswort 		Almeridja Tal-blat Jul-Nov Arthrocnemum macrostachyum / Glaucous Glasswort -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Arthrocnemum glaucum
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)
Atriplex halimus
L.

Shrubby Orache,
Mediterranean Salt Bush,
Shrubby Sea Orache 		Bjanka,
Ħaxixa Mielħa 		Aug-Nov Atriplex halimus / Shrubby Orache -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Atriplex candicans
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Atriplex patula
L.

Common Orache,
Spear Saltbush 		No Name Jul-Nov Atriplex patula / Common Orache Short Profile
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images.
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Atriplex prostrata
DC.

Spear-leaved Orache,
Triangle Orache,
Thinleaf Orache 		Selq Il-baħar Jul-Nov Atriplex prostrata / Spear-leaved Orache Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Atriplex hastata
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)
Atriplex rosea
L.

Rosy Orache,
Tumbling Saltweed 		No Name Jul-Nov Atriplex rosea / Rosy Orache Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Atriplex foliolosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our 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)
Bassia scoparia
(L.) Scott

Summer Cypress,
Kochia 		No Name Jul-Oct Bassia scoparia / Summer Cypress Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Kochia scoparia
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)
Beta maritima
L.

Sea Beet Selq Mar-Jul Beta maritima / Sea Beet Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima
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)
Beta vulgaris
L.

Wild Beet Selq Mar-Jul Beta vulgaris / Wild Beet Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Beta cicla
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)
Chenopodium album subsp album
L.

Fat Hen,
Lambsquarters 		Għobbejra Bajdanija Jun-Oct Chenopodium album subsp album / Fat Hen Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium candidans
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)
Chenopodium album subsp striatum
(Krasan) J. Murr

Striated Fat Hen Għobbejra Bajdanija Strixxata Jun-Oct Chenopodium album subsp striatum / Striated Fat Hen 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Chenopodium ambrosioides
L.

Mexican Tea,
Wormseed 		Għobbejra Tfuħ Te' Falz Apr-Nov Chenopodium ambrosioides / Mexican Tea Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ambrina ambrosioides
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Chenopodium ficifolium
Smith

Fig-leaved Goosefoot No Name Jun-Aug Chenopodium ficifolium / Fig-leaved Goosefoot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium album subsp. ficifolium
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)
Chenopodium giganteum
Don

Tree Spinach No Name Summer Chenopodium giganteum / Tree Spinach Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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)
Chenopodium hybridum
L.

No Name No Name Jul-Aug Chenopodium hybridum / no name Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium angulosum
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)
Chenopodium murale
L.

Nettle-leaved Goosefoot Għobbejra ħadra Mar-Nov Chenopodium murale / Nettle-leaved Goosefoot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium dubium
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)
Chenopodium opulifolium
Schrader

Grey Goosefoot,
Seaport Goosefoot 		Għobbejra Griża May-Sep Chenopodium opulifolium / Grey Goosefoot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium album subsp. opulifolium
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)
Chenopodium urbicum
L.

Upright Goosefoot,
City Goosefoot 		Għobbejra Jun-Nov Chenopodium urbicum / Upright Goosefoot -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium deltoideum
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Chenopodium vulvaria
L.

Stinking Goosefoot,
Notchweed 		Għobbejra Tinten Apr-Nov Chenopodium vulvaria / Stinking Goosefoot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Chenopodium foetidum
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)
Cremnophyton lanfrancoi
Brullo & Pavone

Maltese Cliff Orache Bjanka Tal-irdum Summer Cremnophyton lanfrancoi / Maltese Cliff Orache Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) 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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Darniella melitensis
(Botschantzev) Brullo

Maltese Salt Tree Xebb,
Siġra Tal-irmied 		Summer Darniella melitensis / Maltese Salt Tree Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Salsola melitensis
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I 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)
Halimione portulacoides
(L.) Aellen

Sea Purslane No Name Jul-Dec Halimione portulacoides / Sea Purslane Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Halimione portulacoides
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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Salicornia ramosissima
Woods

Twiggy Glasswort Almeridja Jun-Oct Salicornia ramosissima / Twiggy Glasswort -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Salicornia brachystachya
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)
Salsola kali
L.

Saltwort,
Prickly Saltwort 		Ħaxixa Tal-irmied Xewwikija Jul-Oct Salsola kali / Saltwort 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)
Salsola soda
L.

Opposite-leaved Saltwort,
Smooth-leaved Saltwort 		Ħaxixa Tal-irmied Jul-Oct Salsola soda / Opposite-leaved Saltwort 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)
Spinacia oleracea
L.

Spinach Spinaċi Summer Spinacia oleracea / Spinach -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Spinacia glabra
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)
Suaeda maritima
(L.) Dumortier

Common Seablite Swejda Tal-baħar Jun-Oct Suaeda maritima / Common Seablite Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Salsola maritima
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)
Suaeda vera
Gmelin

Shrubby Seablite,
Alkali Seablite 		Swejda Jun-Oct Suaeda vera / Shrubby Seablite Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Suaeda fruticosa subsp. vera
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)




NYCTAGINACEAE

Bouganinvillae 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
Bougainvillea glabra
Choisy

Lesser Bougainvillea,
Paper Flower 		Buganvilla żgħira Feb-Oct Bougainvillea glabra / Lesser Bougainvillea 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)
Bougainvillea spectabilis
Willdenow

Bougainvillea Buganvilla Feb-Oct Bougainvillea spectabilis / Bougainvillea 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)
Mirabilis jalapa
L.

Four O'clock Flower,
Marvel Of Peru 		Ħummejr Dec-Jul Mirabilis jalapa / Four o'clock Flower Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Mirabilis odorata
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)




PHYTOLACCACEAE

Pokeweed 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
Phytolacca americana
L.

American Pokeweed,
American Nightshade,
Cancer Jalap 		Russett Jun-Dec Phytolacca americana / American Pokeweed Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Phytolacca decandra
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Phytolacca dioica
L.

Ombu,
Elephant Tree,
Bella Umbra 		No Name May-Aug Phytolacca dioica / Ombu -
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Main Synonym :
   Phytolacca arborea
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)




POLYGONACEAE

Dock Family

 The Polygonaceae are herbs, shrubs, or rarely trees comprising about 30 genera and 1,000 species. The leaves are simple, alternate or rarely opposite, and usually stipulate. The membranous, sheathing stipule is called an ocrea. The flowers are actinomorphic, usually small, and are bisexual or occasionally unisexual. The perianth is usually in two undifferentiated whorls comprising 3-6 distinct or basally connate tepals. The androecium consists of 6-9, commonly 8 distinct or basally connate stamens, usually in two whorls. The gynoecium consists of a compound pistil of usually 3 carpels, an equal number of style branches or styles, and a superior ovary with one locule containing a single basal ovule. The fruit is usually a 3-angled or 3-winged achene.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Emex spinosa
(L.) Campdera

Spiny Dock,
Devil's Thorn,
Spiny Emex 		Selq Xewwieki Jan-May Emex spinosa / Spiny Dock Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Rumex spinosus
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)
Fallopia aubertii
(Louis Henry) Holub

Silver Lace Vine,
Pink Flamingo Plant 		No Name May-Sep Fallopia aubertii / Silver Lace Vine Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Bilderdykia aubertii
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)
Fallopia convolvulus
(L.) Love

Black Bindweed Leblieba ħadra May-Sep Fallopia convolvulus / Black Bindweed Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fallopia baldschuanica
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Persicaria glabra
(Willdenow) Gomez

Dense-flowered Knotweed No Name Summer Persicaria glabra / Dense-flowered Knotweed Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum glabrum
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)
Persicaria lanigera
(Brown) Sojak

African Persicaria Persikarja Roża Summer Persicaria lanigera / African Persicaria Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum lapathifolium subsp. lanigera
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)
Persicaria lapathifolia
(L.) Gray

Pale Persicaria No Name May-Oct Persicaria lapathifolia / Pale Persicaria -
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum lapathifolium
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)
Persicaria salicifolia
(Willdenow) Asenov

Willow-leaved Knotgrass Persikarja Tal-Baħrija May-Oct Persicaria salicifolia / Willow-leaved Knotgrass Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum serrulatum
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)
Persicaria senegalensis
(Meissner) Sojak

No Name No Name Summer Persicaria senegalensis / no name Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum senegalensis
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)
Polygonum arenastrum
Boreau

Prostrate Knotgrass No Name Apr-Nov Polygonum arenastrum / Prostrate Knotgrass Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum aviculare subsp. arenastrum
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)
Polygonum aviculare
L.

Knotgrass,
Prostate Knotweed 		Lewża Tar-raba' Apr-Nov Polygonum aviculare / Knotgrass Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum nanum
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)
Polygonum bellardii
Allioni

Narrow-leaved Knotgrass No Name Mar-May Polygonum bellardii / Narrow-leaved Knotgrass -
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Main Synonym :
   Polygonum nudum
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Polygonum maritimum
L.

Sea Knotgrass Lewża Tal-baħar Apr-Jul Polygonum maritimum / Sea Knotgrass -
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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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Rumex bucephalophorus
L.

Red Dock,
Horned Dock 		Selq ħamrani Dec-May Rumex bucephalophorus / Red Dock Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Acetosa bucephalophora
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)
Rumex conglomeratus
Murray

Clustered Dock,
Green Dock,
Sharp Dock 		Qarsajja Tal-ilma Apr-Jun Rumex conglomeratus / Clustered Dock Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Rumex glomeratus
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)
Rumex crispus
L.

Curly Dock No Name Apr-Sep Rumex crispus / Curly Dock Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Rumex elongatus
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Rumex cristatus
DC.

Crested Dock,
Greek Dock 		Qarsajja Kbira Apr-Sep Rumex cristatus / Crested Dock -
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Main Synonym :
   Rumex graecus
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)
Rumex obtusifolius
L.

Broad-leaved Dock No Name May-Nov Rumex obtusifolius / Broad-leaved Dock -
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Main Synonym :
   Rumex acutus
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)
Rumex pulcher
L.

Fiddle Dock No Name Apr-Jun Rumex pulcher / Fiddle Dock -
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Main Synonym :
   Rumex lyratus
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)




PORTULACACEAE

Purslane 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
Portulaca oleracea
L.

Purslane,
Little Hogweed 		Burdlieqa May-Oct Portulaca oleracea / Purslane 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)


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