Nomenclature

Species name :

Teucrium fruticans  L.

Author(s) :

Carl von Linné;
   Sweden, 1707-1778

Principal synonym :

Teucrium angustifolium, Teucrium boeticum, Teucrium latifolium

Plant Family :

Lamiaceae 
(Mint Family)

General name(s) :

Olive-leaved Germander

Maltese name(s) :

Żebbuġija

Status for Malta :

Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands

Remarks :

-

Specifications & Description

Life Cycle:

Perennial.

Growth Form:

Nano-Phanerophyte (Small trees / Large shrubs)

Habitat:

Rocky areas such as garigues, valley sides and maquis.

Frequency:

Common

Localities in Malta:

Common, found throughout the Maltese Islands such as in Dingli, Mtahleb, Mellieha garigues, Wied Encita, Lapsi, Hagar Qim (Qrendi), Comino and most of Gozo's rocky coastal areas and valleys.

Plant Height:

In rich soil, old plants can grow up to 1.5m in height. On average, plants in Malta are found as a medium-sized shrub between 50-80cm high.

Flowering Period:

Dec - Jun

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