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Index of Plant Families in this page(7 families in this page)

ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Sandalwood
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BERBERIDACEAE
Barberry
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FUMARIACEAE
Fumitoy
Click to go to the FUMARIACEAE family.
LAURACEAE
Laurel
Click to go to the LAURACEAE family.
NYMPHEACEAE
Water Lilies
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PAPAVERACEAE
Poppy
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RANUNCULACEAE
Buttercup
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ARISTOLOCHIACEAE

Sandalwood 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
Aristolochia clusii
Lojacono

Green-flowered Birthwort,
Southern Birthwort 		Papra Selvaġġa,
Aristolokja 		Mar-May Aristolochia clusii / Green-flowered Birthwort Short Profile
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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 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




BERBERIDACEAE

Barberry 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
Mahonia aquifolium
(Pursh) Nutt.

Oregon Grape,
Oregon Grapeholly 		No Name Spring Mahonia aquifolium / Oregon Grape Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Berbis aquifolium
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)




FUMARIACEAE

Fumitoy 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
Fumaria agraria
Lagasca

Field Fumitory No Name Dec-May Fumaria agraria / Field Fumitory 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)
Fumaria bastardii
Boreau

Tall Ramping Fumitory No Name Dec-Apr Fumaria bastardii / Tall Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria affinis
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)
Fumaria bicolor
Nicotra

Two-coloured Fumitory No Name Feb-Apr Fumaria bicolor / Two-coloured Fumitory 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)
Fumaria capreolata
L.

White Ramping Fumitory No Name Dec-Mar Fumaria capreolata / White Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria officinalis subsp. capreolata
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)
Fumaria densiflora
DC.

Dense-flowered Fumitory No Name Mar-May Fumaria densiflora / Dense-flowered Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria micrantha
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)
Fumaria flabellata
Gasparrini

Southern Ramping Fumitory No Name Feb-Mar Fumaria flabellata / Southern Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria capreolata subsp. flabellata
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)
Fumaria gaillardotii
Boissier

Italian Fumitory Daħnet L-art Kbira Mar-Jun Fumaria gaillardotii / Italian Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria agraria subsp. major
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Fumaria muralis
Koch

Common Ramping Fumitory No Name Mar-Jun Fumaria muralis / Common Ramping Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria capreolata subsp. muralis
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)
Fumaria officinalis
L.

Common Fumitory Daħnet L-art Medja Dec-Jul Fumaria officinalis / Common Fumitory Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria viciosoi
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)
Fumaria parviflora
Lamarck

Fine-leaved Fumitory Daħnet L-art żgħira Jan-May Fumaria parviflora / Fine-leaved Fumitory 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)
Fumaria reuteri
Boissier

Martin's Ramping Fumitory No Name Dec-May Fumaria reuteri / Martin's Ramping Fumitory -
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria martinii
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)
Fumaria vaillantii
Loiseleur

Few-flowered Fumitory No Name Feb-Jun Fumaria vaillantii / Few-flowered Fumitory -
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Main Synonym :
   Fumaria caespitosa
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)




LAURACEAE

Laurel 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
Laurus nobilis
L.

Bay Laurel,
Sweet Bay,
Grecian Laurel 		Siġra Tar-rand,
Rand 		Feb-Apr Laurus nobilis / Bay Laurel 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 This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




NYMPHEACEAE

Water Lilies 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
Nymphaea alba
L.

European White Waterlily,
White Lotus,
Nenuphar 		No Name Jun-Aug Nymphaea alba / European White Waterlily Short Profile
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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: HYDROPHYTE (Living in/on water)




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.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Chelidonium majus
L.

Greater Celandine Ħaxixa Tal-felul Apr-Jun Chelidonium majus / Greater Celandine -
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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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Glaucium flavum
Crantz

Yellow Horned Poppy Peprin Isfar Apr-Oct Glaucium flavum / Yellow Horned Poppy -
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Main Synonym :
   Glaucium luteum
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)
Hypecoum procumbens
L.

Sickle-fruited Hypecoum No Name Jan-Apr Hypecoum procumbens / Sickle-fruited Hypecoum Short Profile
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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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Papaver dubium
L.

Long-headed Poppy Peprin Tal-frotta Twila Mar-May Papaver dubium / Long-headed Poppy Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Papaver rhoeas subsp. 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)
Papaver hybridum
L.

Rough Poppy Peprin Tal-Lanzit Mar-May Papaver hybridum / Rough poppy 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)
Papaver pinnatifidum
Moris

Mediterranean Poppy Peprin Tal-istammi Sofor Jan-Mar Papaver pinnatifidum / Mediterranean Poppy Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Papaver rhoeas subsp. pinnatifidum
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)
Papaver rhoeas
L.

Red Poppy,
Corn Poppy,
Field Poppy 		Peprina ħamra Mar-Jun Papaver rhoeas / Red Poppy Detailed 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 This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerum
L.

Opium Poppy Xaħxieħ Vjola Mar-May Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerum / Opium Poppy 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 This plant has shown to have medicinal properties that have been scientifically tested in Malta Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




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.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Adonis aestivalis subsp. squarrosa
L.

Summer Pheasant's Eye No Name Jan-May Adonis aestivalis subsp. squarrosa / Summer Pheasant's Eye Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Adonis squarrosa
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)
Adonis microcarpa
DC

Pheasant's Eye,
Small-Fruited Pheasant's Eye 		Għajn Is-Serduq,
Għallet Is-Serduq 		Feb-May Adonis microcarpa / Pheasant's Eye Short Profile
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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 PROTECTED by law (schedule VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Anemone coronaria
L.

Crown Anem Kaħwiela Jan-Mar Anemone coronaria / Crown Anem 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Anemone hortensis
L.

Broad-leaved Anem Kaħwiela ċara Jan-Mar Anemone hortensis / Broad-leaved Anem Short Profile
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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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Clematis cirrhosa
L.

Evergreen Traveller's Joy Kiesħa Jew Bajda Oct-Dec Clematis cirrhosa / Evergreen Traveller's Joy Detailed 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: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Delphinium halteratum
Smith

Winged Larkspur,
Larkspur 		Sieq Il-Ħamiema Jun-Jul Delphinium halteratum / Winged Larkspur Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Delphinium longipes
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)
Delphinium staphisagria
L.

Short-spurred Larkspur Żerrigħet Il-qamel Apr-May Delphinium staphisagria / Short-spurred Larkspur 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Nigella damascena
L.

Love-in-a-mist Sieq Il-brimba Mar-May Nigella damascena / Love-in-a-mist Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Nigella arvensis subsp. minor
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)
Ranunculus arvensis
L.

Corn Buttercup,
Devil's Claws 		No Name Apr-May Ranunculus arvensis / Corn Buttercup Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ranunculus tuberculatus
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)
Ranunculus bulbosus subsp. aleae
L.

Bulbous Buttercup,
St. Anthony's Turnip 		No Name Mar-May Ranunculus bulbosus subsp. aleae / Bulbous Buttercup Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ranunculus aleae
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Ranunculus bullatus
L.

Autumn Buttercup,
Bullate Buttercup 		Ċfolloq Oct-Dec Ranunculus bullatus / Autumn Buttercup Detailed 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Ranunculus chius
DC.

Eastern Buttercup No Name Mar-May Ranunculus chius / Eastern Buttercup Short Profile
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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)
Ranunculus ficaria
L.

Lesser Celandine,
Fig Buttercup 		Fomm Il-għeliem Jan-Apr Ranunculus ficaria / Lesser Celandine Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ficaria ranunculoides
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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ranunculus macrophyllus
Desfontaines

Large-leaved Buttercup No Name Apr-May Ranunculus macrophyllus / Large-leaved Buttercup Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ranunculus palustris subsp. macrophyllus
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)
Ranunculus muricatus
L.

Scilly Buttercup,
Rough-fruited Buttercup,
Spiny-fruited Buttercup 		No Name Feb-May Ranunculus muricatus / Scilly Buttercup 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)
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
Villars

Adder's Tongue Buttercup,
Adder's Tongue Spearwort 		Ċfolloq Tal-Għadajjar Mar-Apr Ranunculus ophioglossifolius / Adder's tongue Buttercup Short Profile
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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 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ranunculus paludosus
Poiret

Fan-Leaved Buttercup,
Jersey Buttercup 		Ċfolloq Tax-xagħri Mar-May Ranunculus paludosus / Fan-Leaved Buttercup 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Ranunculus saniculifolius
Viviani

Sanicle-leaved Water Crowfoot Ċfolloq Ta' L-ilma Jan-May Ranunculus saniculifolius / Sanicle-leaved Water Crowfoot Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ranunculus peltatus subsp. fucoides
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: HYDROPHYTE (Living in/on water)
Ranunculus sardous
Crantz

Hairy Buttercup No Name Feb-Jun Ranunculus sardous / Hairy Buttercup Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ranunculus parvulus
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)
Ranunculus trichophyllus
Chaix

Thread-leaved Water Crowfoot,
Threadleaf Crowfoot,
White Water Buttercup 		Ċfolloq Tal-widien Jan-Jun Ranunculus trichophyllus / Thread-leaved Water Crowfoot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Batrachium trichophyllum
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: HYDROPHYTE (Living in/on water)
Ranunculus trilobus
Desfontaines

Three-leaved Buttercup No Name Mar-Apr Ranunculus trilobus / Three-leaved Buttercup Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ranunculus vilaenadalis
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)


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