Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands before man
Frequency
Very Common Common Frequent
Scarce Rare
Very Rare Extinct
Growth form :
Raunkiaer life form: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomatous plants) Germination: Monocotyledon
Legal Protection :
Protected by law: schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006. (strictly protected species)
Red List (1989) :
This species has a threatened status and is listed in the Red Data Book of the Maltese Islands
Flowering Time :
Apr
Habitat :
Garigue and rocky places.
Remarks :
Photos in this profile are not from the Maltese Islands and are intended for educational purposes. If you find in Malta plants which look similar to the ones illustrated below kindly email me and send some photos for verification. This species is very rare and if still exists in our islands, it should be safeguarded. If you would like to submit photos in the website, you will be acknowledged accordingly on the photo. Many thanks to Alenka and Yael for submitting these beautiful photos to MaltaWildPlants.com
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Malta.jpg "Ophrys apifera / Bee Orchid / Naħla")
