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ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Sandalwood
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PAPAVERACEAE
Poppy
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RANUNCULACEAE
Buttercup
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ARISTOLOCHIACEAE

Sandalwood Family

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Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Aristolochia clusii
Lojacono

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Green-flowered Birthwort,
Southern Birthwort 		Aristolokja Mar-May Aristolochia clusiiGreen-flowered Birthwort Short Profile




PAPAVERACEAE

Poppy Family

 Type of herbs forming a relatively small botanical family. Most species of poppy have large, showy flowers, and basal rosettes of hairy leaves. All plants in this family exude a bitter, milky juice when cut a defence against herbivorous animals. Poppies have played an important role in medicine for the past millennium; in particular, opium poppies. Powerful drugs, such as opium, morphine, and codeine are derived from a thick, whitish fluid that oozes out when the flower-heads are lacerated. These herbaceous plants have a milky or watery juice. The leaves mostly are divided and compound. Their flowers are usually large with 2 or less common 3 sepals which falls out when flower opens up. 4-6 petals, often crumpled initially. numerous stamens, and fruit is a top-shaped capsule which could either be operculate (opens up) or non operculate, closed but contain perforated slits from where seeds escapes through.
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Chelidonium majus
L.

CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Greater Celandine Ħaxixa Tal-felul Apr-Jun Chelidonium majusGreater Celandine Short Profile
Fumaria agraria
Lagasca

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Field Fumitory No Name Dec-May Fumaria agrariaField Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria bastardii
Boreau

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria affinis
Tall Ramping Fumitory No Name Dec-Apr Fumaria bastardiiTall Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria bicolor
Nicotra

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Two-coloured Fumitory No Name Feb-Apr Fumaria bicolorTwo-coloured Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria capreolata
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria officinalis ssp. capreolata
White Ramping Fumitory No Name Dec-Mar Fumaria capreolataWhite Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria densiflora
DC.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria micrantha
Dense-flowered Fumitory No Name Mar-May Fumaria densifloraDense-flowered Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria flabellata
Gasparrini

DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria capreolata ssp. flabellata
Southern Ramping Fumitory No Name Feb-Mar Fumaria flabellataSouthern Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria gaillardotii
Boissier

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law This is a medicinal plant where its medicinal properties have been scientifically confirmed in Malta Main Synonym: Fumaria agraria ssp. major
Italian Fumitory Daħnet L-art Kbira Mar-Jun Fumaria gaillardotiiItalian Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria muralis
Koch

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria capreolata ssp. muralis
Common Ramping Fumitory No Name Mar-Jun Fumaria muralisCommon Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria officinalis
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria viciosoi
Common Fumitory Daħnet L-art Medja Dec-Jul Fumaria officinalisCommon Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria parviflora
Lamarck

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Fine-leaved Fumitory Daħnet L-art żgħira Jan-May Fumaria parvifloraFine-leaved Fumitory Short Profile
Fumaria vaillantii
Loiseleur

DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Fumaria caespitosa
Few-flowered Fumitory No Name Feb-Jun Fumaria vaillantiiFew-flowered Fumitory Short Profile
Glaucium flavum
Crantz

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Glaucium luteum
Yellow Horned Poppy Pepprin Isfar Apr-Oct Glaucium flavumYellow Horned Poppy Short Profile
Hypecoum procumbens
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Sickle-fruited Hypecoum No Name Jan-Apr Hypecoum procumbensSickle-fruited Hypecoum Short Profile
Papaver dubium
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Papaver rhoeas ssp. dubium
Long-headed Poppy Pepprin Tal-frotta Twila Mar-May Papaver dubiumLong-headed Poppy Short Profile
Papaver hybridum
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Rough Poppy Peprin Tal-Lanzit Mar-May Papaver hybridumRough poppy Detailed Profile
Papaver pinnatifidum
Moris

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Papaver rhoeas ssp. pinnatifidum
Mediterranean Poppy Pepprin Tal-istammi Sofor Jan-Mar Papaver pinnatifidumMediterranean Poppy Short Profile
Papaver rhoeas
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law This is a medicinal plant where its medicinal properties have been scientifically confirmed in Malta No main synonyms for this species
Red Poppy,
Corn Poppy,
Field Poppy 		Peprina ħamra Mar-Jun Papaver rhoeasRed Poppy Detailed Profile
Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerum
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law This is a medicinal plant where its medicinal properties have been scientifically confirmed in Malta No main synonyms for this species
Opium Poppy Xaħxieħ Vjola Mar-May Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerumOpium Poppy Detailed Profile




RANUNCULACEAE

Buttercup Family

 The Ranunculaceae are herbs or rarely shrubs or vines comprising 50 genera and 2,000 species. The leaves are typically alternate, compound, and lacks stipules (An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, resembling a small leaf). The flowers are actinomorphic (symmetrical about more than one vertical plane.) or less commonly zygomorphic (symmetrical about one plane only, usually the plane that bisects the flower vertically). Flowers are usually bisexual, few and solitary. The perianth is often 5-merous divided that may or may not be differentiated into calyx and corolla. The petals bears nectar pockets near the base, and in Genus of the Ranunculus, there is a flap of tissue in this position. Typical flowers have many helically disposed stamens and simple pistils on an elongated receptacle. All of the floral parts are distinct. Each pistil has a superior ovary with one locule and 1-several parietal ovules. A single flower commonly produces a cluster of achenes or follicles. Many botanists consider this to be one of the most primitive of the plant families.Also, many members of this family are poisonous to man and stock. Many are grown for ornamental purposes.
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Adonis microcarpa
DC

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Pheasant's Eye,
Small-Fruited Pheasant's Eye 		Għajn Is-Serduq,
Għalet Is-Serduq 		Feb-May Adonis microcarpaPheasant's Eye Normal Profile
Anemone coronaria
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Crown Anemone Kaħwiela Jan-Mar Anemone coronariaCrown Anemone Normal Profile
Anemone hortensis
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Broad-leaved Anemone Kaħwiela ċara Jan-Mar Anemone hortensisBroad-leaved Anemone Short Profile
Clematis cirrhosa
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Evergreen Traveller's Joy Kiesħa Jew Bajda Oct-Dec Clematis cirrhosaEvergreen Traveller's Joy Detailed Profile
Delphinium halteratum
Smith

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Delphinium longipes
Winged Larkspur,
Larkspur 		Sieq Il-Ħamiema Jun-Jul Delphinium halteratumWinged Larkspur Detailed Profile
Delphinium staphisagria
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Short-spurred Larkspur Żerrigħet Il-qamel Apr-May Delphinium staphisagriaShort-spurred Larkspur Short Profile
Nigella damascena
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Nigella arvensis ssp. minor
Love-in-a-mist Sieq Il-brimba Mar-May Nigella damascenaLove-in-a-mist Short Profile
Ranunculus arvensis
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ranunculus tuberculatus
Corn Buttercup,
Devil's Claws 		No Name Apr-May Ranunculus arvensisCorn Buttercup Short Profile
Ranunculus bullatus
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Autumn Buttercup,
Bullate Buttercup 		Ċfolloq Oct-Dec Ranunculus bullatusAutumn Buttercup Detailed Profile
Ranunculus chius
DC.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Eastern Buttercup No Name Mar-May Ranunculus chiusEastern Buttercup Short Profile
Ranunculus ficaria
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ficaria ranunculoides
Lesser Celandine,
Fig Buttercup 		Fomm Il-għeliem Jan-Apr Ranunculus ficariaLesser Celandine Short Profile
Ranunculus fontanus
C. Presl

DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
No Name No Name Mar-Apr Ranunculus fontanusno name Short Profile
Ranunculus macrophyllus
Desfontaines

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ranunculus palustris ssp. macrophyllus
Large-leaved Buttercup No Name Apr-May Ranunculus macrophyllusLarge-leaved Buttercup Short Profile
Ranunculus muricatus
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Scilly Buttercup,
Rough-fruited Buttercup,
Spiny-fruited Buttercup 		No Name Feb-May Ranunculus muricatusScilly Buttercup Short Profile
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
Villars

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Adder's Tongue Buttercup,
Adder's Tongue Spearwort 		No Name Mar-Apr Ranunculus ophioglossifoliusAdder's tongue Buttercup Short Profile
Ranunculus paludosus
Poiret

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Fan-Leaved Buttercup,
Jersey Buttercup 		Ċfolloq Tax-xagħri Mar-May Ranunculus paludosusFan-Leaved Buttercup Normal Profile
Ranunculus saniculifolius
Viviani

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ranunculus peltatus subsp. fucoides
Sanicle-leaved Water Crowfoot Ċfolloq Ta' L-ilma Jan-May Ranunculus saniculifoliusSanicle-leaved Water Crowfoot Normal Profile
Ranunculus sardous
Crantz

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ranunculus parvulus
Hairy Buttercup No Name Feb-Jun Ranunculus sardousHairy Buttercup Short Profile
Ranunculus trichophyllus
Chaix

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Batrachium trichophyllum
Thread-leaved Water Crowfoot,
Threadleaf Crowfoot,
White Water Buttercup 		Ċfolloq Tal-widien Jan-Jun Ranunculus trichophyllusThread-leaved Water Crowfoot Short Profile
Ranunculus trilobus
Desfontaines

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) This species is believed to have become extinct from our islands This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ranunculus vilaenadalis
Three-leaved Buttercup No Name Mar-Apr Ranunculus trilobusThree-leaved Buttercup Short Profile





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