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Yellow Germander

Teucrium flavum  L. (LAMIACEAE)
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
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Nomenclature

Species name:

Teucrium flavum   L.

Author(s):

Carl von Linné;
   Sweden, 1707-1778

Principal Synonyms:

Teucrium flavum ssp. flavum, Teucrium flavum subs. pilosum, Teucrium majus

Common names:

Yellow Germander

Maltese names:

Borgħom Komuni

Plant Family:

Lamiaceae   (Mint Family)

Status:

Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands

Remarks:

-


Specifications & Description

Life Cycle:

Perennial.

Growth Form:

CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)

Habitat:

Maquis, garigue, rocky wasteland.

Frequency:

Common

Localities in Malta:

Common plant throughout the rocky terrain in Malta and Gozo. Examples include Dingli Cliffs, Clapham Junction, Siggiewi, Hagar Qim/Mnajdra, Mellieha (Qammieh), Wardija and Selmun. Found in Gozo such as at Ta' Cenc, Hondoq, Xlendi and Dwejra.

Plant Height:

25-50cm.

Flowering Period:

May - Jul

Protection in Malta:

Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006)

Red List 1989:

Not listed in the Flora section of the National Red Data Book (Lanfranco, 1989)

Poison:

Data not available


Photo Gallery (7 images)

   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-0.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-1.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-2.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-3.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-4.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-5.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni
   Teucrium flavum   -   Image Code: TEUFV-6.
Teucrium flavum / Yellow Germander / Borgħom komuni

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