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Index of Plant Families (4 families in this page)

GERANIACEAE
Geranium
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LINACEAE
Flax
Click to go to the LINACEAE family.
OXALIDACEAE
WoodSorrel
Click to go to the OXALIDACEAE family.
TROPAEOLACEAE
Nasturtium
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GERANIACEAE

Geranium Family

 A small but very widely distributed natural order of dicotyledons belonging to the subclass Polypetalae, containing about 360 species in 11 genera. It is re-presented in Britain by two genera - Geranium (Crane's Bill) and Erodium (Stork's-bill), to which belong nearly two-thirds of the total number of species. The opposite or alternate leaves have a pair of small stipules at the base of the stalk and a palminerved blade. The flowers, which are generally arranged in a cymose inflorescence, are hermaphrodite, hypogynous, and, except in Pelargonium, regular. The parts are arranged in fives. There are five free sepals, overlapping in the bud, and, alternating with these, five free petals. In Pelargonium the flower is zygomorphic, with a spurred posterior sepal and the petals differing in size or shape. In Geranium the stamens are obdiplostemonous, i.e. an outer whorl of five opposite the petals and alternates with an inner whorl of five opposite the sepals; at the base of each of the antisepalous stamens is a honey-gland. In Erodium the members of the outer whorl are reduced to scale-like structures (staminodes), and in Pelargonium from two to seven only are fertile. There are five, or sometimes fewer, carpels, which unite to form an ovary with as many chambers, in each of which are one or two, rarely more, pendulous anatropous ovules, attached to the central column in such a way that the micropyle points outwards and the raphe is turned towards the placenta.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Erodium acaule
(L.) Becherer & Thellung

Stemless Storkbill No Name Feb-Jun Erodium acaule / Stemless Storkbill Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Erodium romanum
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Erodium alnifolium
Gussone

No Name No Name Feb-Jun Erodium alnifolium / no name -
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Main Synonym :
   Erodium chium var. crassifolium
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Erodium chium
(L.) Willdenow

Mediterranean Storkbill No Name Feb-May Erodium chium / Mediterranean Storkbill Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Erodium ciconium
(L.) L'Héritier

Sand Storkbill No Name Mar-Apr Erodium ciconium / Sand Storkbill Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Erodium viscosum
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Erodium cicutarium
(L.) L'Héritier

Common Storkbill No Name Nov-May Erodium cicutarium / Common Storkbill 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)
Erodium laciniatum
(Cavanilles) Willdenow

Cut-leaved Storkbill,
Sand Storkbill 		Moxt Tar-ramel Feb-Jun Erodium laciniatum / Cut-leaved Storkbill Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Erodium chium var. laciniatum
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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Erodium malacoides
(L.) L'Héritier

Mallow-Leaved Stork's Bill,
Glandular Stork's Bill,
Soft Stork's Bill 		Moxt Jan-Apr Erodium malacoides / Mallow-Leaved Stork's Bill 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)
Erodium moschatum
(L.) L'Héritier

Musk Stork's Bill,
Musk Clover,
White-stemmed Filaree 		Ħaxixa Tal-Misk Dec-May Erodium moschatum / Musk Stork's Bill 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)
Geranium dissectum
L.

Cut-leaved Crane's Bill,
Cut-leaved Geranium,
Wrinkle-seeded Crane's Bill 		Ġeranju Tal-weraq Bil-pizzi Feb-Apr Geranium dissectum / Cut-leaved Crane's Bill -
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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)
Geranium molle
L.

Dove-'s Foot Crane's Bill,
Soft Crane's Bill 		Ġeranju Tal-weraq Artab Jan-May Geranium molle / Dove-'s foot Crane's Bill 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)
Geranium purpureum
Villars

Little Robin,
Lesser Herb Robert,
Purple Herb Robert 		Ġeranju Roża Feb-May Geranium purpureum / Little Robin -
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Main Synonym :
   Geranium robertianum subsp. purpureum
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)
Geranium robertianum
L.

Herb Robert,
Red Robin 		No Name Feb-May Geranium robertianum / Herb Robert Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Robertiella robertiana
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Geranium rotundifolium
L.

Round-Leaved Crane's Bill Ġeranju Feb-Apr Geranium rotundifolium / Round-Leaved Crane's Bill -
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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)
Pelargonium x hortorum
(L.) L'Héritier

Garden Geranium Sardinell All Year Pelargonium x hortorum / Garden Geranium Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Pelargonium x hybridum
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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)




LINACEAE

Flax 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
Linum bienne
Miller

Pale Flax Kittien Ikħal Apr-May Linum bienne / Pale Flax -
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Main Synonym :
   Linum angustifolium
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Linum decumbens
Desfontaines

Ascending Flax Kittien Aħmar Apr-May Linum decumbens / Ascending Flax 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)
Linum grandiflorum
Desfontaines

Scarlet Flax,
Red Flax,
Flowering Flax 		No Name Apr-Oct Linum grandiflorum / Scarlet Flax Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Linum rubrum
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Linum strictum
L.

Upright Flax,
Upright Yellow Flax 		Kittien Tal-imħarbat Mar-May Linum strictum / Upright Flax 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)
Linum trigynum
L.

Southern Flax,
French Flax 		Kittien Isfar Mar-May Linum trigynum / Southern Flax Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Linum gallicum
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)
Linum usitatissimum
L.

Common Flax,
Flaxseed 		Kittien Mar-May Linum usitatissimum / Common Flax -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




OXALIDACEAE

WoodSorrel Family

 The Oxalidaceae are herbs, shrubs, or rarely trees comprising 7 or 8 genera and about 800 species. Most possess a fleshy rootstock and a sour juice rich in Oxalic Acid (hence the derivation of the family name oxalidaceae). Leaves are compound, and often fold up at night. Stipules are absent. Flowers are bisexual and sometimes solitary, but more commonly in an umbel. The flower consists of 5 free sepals and 5 distinct petals, but in some species the petals are fused at the base. The calyx also consists of 10 stamens and are arranged in fused pairs where each pair is situated opposite the petal. One stamen of the pair is usually small and sterile. The female's sex organ of the flower consists of a single compound pistil of 5 carpels, 5 distinct styles, and a superior ovary with 5 locules, each containing one or more axile ovules. The fruit is a capsule (sometimes explosively dehiscent) or berry. This family is commonly found in the tropics and only the one of the 8 genera is found in the Mediterranean, that is the Oxalis genus.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Oxalis corniculata
L.

Creeping Wood Sorrel,
Yellow Wood Sorrel,
Yellow Oxalis 		Ingliża żgħira Mar-Nov Oxalis corniculata / Creeping Wood Sorrel Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Oxalis micrantha
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Oxalis debilis
Kunth

Pink Wood Sorrel No Name May-Oct Oxalis debilis / Pink Wood Sorrel Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Oxalis fontana
Bunge

Yellow Wood Sorrel,
Upright Oxalis,
Upright Wood Sorrel 		Ingliża Wieqfa Apr-Jul Oxalis fontana / Yellow Wood Sorrel Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Oxalis eurpaea
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Oxalis pes-caprae
L.

Bermuda Buttercup,
Sour Sob 		Ħaxixa Ingliża,
Qares 		Dec-Apr Oxalis pes-caprae / Bermuda Buttercup -
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




TROPAEOLACEAE

Nasturtium 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
Tropaeolum majus
L.

Garden Nasturtium,
Indian Cress,
Monk's Cress 		Kapuċinella2,
Kabuċinella 		Oct-Apr Tropaeolum majus / Garden Nasturtium Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Trophaeum majus
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)


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