Families in this page(7)

APIACEAE
Carrot
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ARALIACEAE
Aralia
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CYNOMORIACEAE
Cynomoriaceae
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POLYGALACEAE
Milkwort
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RHAMNACEAE
Buckthorn
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SANTALACEAE
Sandalwood
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VITACEAE
Vine
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APIACEAE

Carrot Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Ammi majus
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Ammi diversifolium
Bullwort,
Bishop's Weed,
False Queen Anne's Lance 		Dakra Apr-Jun Ammi majusBullwort Short Profile
Ammi visnaga
(L.) Lamarck

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) Main Synonym: Daucus visnaga
Sand Bullwort,
Tooth Pickweed 		Busnaga May-Oct Ammi visnagaSand Bullwort Short Profile
Ammoides pusilla
(Brotero) Breistroffer

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Petroselinum ammoides
Small Bullwort No Name Mar-Jun Ammoides pusillaSmall Bullwort Short Profile
Anethum graveolens
L.

ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Anethum sowa
Dill,
Dill Weed 		No Name Mar-May Anethum graveolensDill Short Profile
Apium graveolens
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
Wild Celery,
Marsh Parsley,
Smallage 		Karfus Apr-Sep Apium graveolensWild Celery Short Profile
Apium nodiflorum
(L.) 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
Fool's Water Cress,
Procumbent Marshwort 		Karfus Tal-ilma Apr-Sep Apium nodiflorumFool's Water Cress Short Profile
Bupleurum lancifolium
Hornemann

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Bupleurum subovatum
Spear-leaved Hare's Ear,
Lance-leaved Thorrowwax 		Widnet Il-fenek Mar-May Bupleurum lancifoliumSpear-leaved Hare's Ear Short Profile
Bupleurum semicompositum
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) Main Synonym: Bupleurum glaucum
Grey Hare's Ear No Name Mar-May Bupleurum semicompositumGrey Hare's Ear Short Profile
Conium maculatum
L.

ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Hemlock,
Poison Hemlock 		Ċikuta May-Aug Conium maculatumHemlock Short Profile
Coriandrum sativum
L.

Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Coriander Kosbor Apr-May Coriandrum sativumCoriander Short Profile
Crithmum maritimum
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
Rock Samphire,
Sea Samphire,
Sea Fennel 		Busbies Il-baħar Jun-Sep Crithmum maritimumRock Samphire Short Profile
Daucus carota subsp. carota
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
Wild Carrot,
Queen Anne's Lance 		Zunnarija Salvaġġa,
Karrotti Salvaġġ 		Feb-May Daucus carota subsp. carotaWild Carrot Short Profile
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
(Hoffmannsegg) Arcangeli

Data coming soon... Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Carrot Zunnarija,
Karrotti 		Feb-May Daucus carota subsp. sativusCarrot Short Profile
Daucus gingidium
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Daucus carota var. gingidium
Sea Carrot Zunnarija Tal-baħar Apr-May Daucus gingidiumSea Carrot Short Profile
Daucus lopadusanus
Tineo

SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Daucus carota var. lopadusanus
Lampedusa Carrot Zunnarija Tal-blat Apr-May Daucus lopadusanusLampedusa Carrot Short Profile
Daucus rupestris
Gussone

SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Daucus carota var. rupestris
Cliff Carrot No Name Apr-May Daucus rupestrisCliff Carrot Short Profile
Echinophora spinosa
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
Prickly Parsnip,
Echinophora,
Spiny Echinophora 		Busbies Xewwieki Tar-ramel Jun-Sep Echinophora spinosaPrickly Parsnip Short Profile
Eryngium maritimum
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
Sea Holly,
Seaside Eryngo 		Xewk Ir-ramel Jun-Oct Eryngium maritimumSea Holly Short Profile
Ferula communis
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
Giant Fennel,
Common Ferula 		Ferla Mar-May Ferula communisGiant Fennel Short Profile
Foeniculum vulgare
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
Fennel,
Sweet Fennel 		Busbies May-Oct Foeniculum vulgareFennel Short Profile
Kundmannia sicula
(L.) DC.

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
Kundmannia No Name Apr-May Kundmannia siculaKundmannia Short Profile
Oenanthe globulosa
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
Round-headed Water Dropwort,
Mediterranean Water Dropwort 		No Name Mar-May Oenanthe globulosaRound-headed Water Dropwort Short Profile
Petroselinum sativum
Hoffmannsegg

ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Petroselinum crispum
Wild Parsley Tursin Apr-Oct Petroselinum sativumWild Parsley Short Profile
Pimpinella anisum
L.

Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Anisum officinarum
Anise Anisi,
Ħlewwa 		Apr-May Pimpinella anisumAnise Short Profile
Pimpinella peregrina
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Pimpinella taurica
Southern Burnet Saxifrage Sensiela May-Jun Pimpinella peregrinaSouthern Burnet Saxifrage Short Profile
Pseudorlaya pumila
(L.) Grande

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: Daucus pumilus
Small Carrot Zunnarija Tar-ramel Apr-May Pseudorlaya pumilaSmall Carrot Short Profile
Ridolfia segetum
Moris

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
Ridolfia Busbies Il-qamħ Apr-Jun Ridolfia segetumRidolfia Short Profile
Scandix pecten-veneris
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
Shepherd's Needle Maxxita Mar-Apr Scandix pecten-venerisShepherd's Needle Short Profile
Smyrnium olusatrum
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
Alexanders Karfus Il-ħmir Feb-Apr Smyrnium olusatrumAlexanders Short Profile
Tordylium apulum
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
Mediterranean Hartwort,
Roman Pimpernel 		Ħaxixet It-trieraħ Feb-Apr Tordylium apulumMediterranean Hartwort Short Profile
Torilis arvensis
(Hudson) Link

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: Torilis helvetica
Spreading Hedge Parsley No Name Mar-May Torilis arvensisSpreading Hedge Parsley Short Profile
Torilis nodosa
(L.) Gaertner

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
Knotted Hedge Parsley No Name Apr-May Torilis nodosaKnotted Hedge Parsley Short Profile




ARALIACEAE

Aralia Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Hedera helix
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Hedera taurica
Ivy,
English Ivy 		Liedna Sep-Nov Hedera helixIvy Short Profile
Schefflera polybotrya
(Seemann) R. Viguier

Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) No main synonyms for this species
Schefflera No Name ? Schefflera polybotryaSchefflera Short Profile




CYNOMORIACEAE

Cynomoriaceae Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Cynomorium coccineum
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
General's Root,
Maltese Fungus 		Għerq Il-ġeneral,
Għerq Sinjur 		Apr-May Cynomorium coccineumGeneral's Root Short Profile




POLYGALACEAE

Milkwort Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Polygala monspeliaca
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
Mediterranean Milkwort,
Annual Milkwort 		No Name Mar-May Polygala monspeliacaMediterranean Milkwort Short Profile
Polygala myrtifolia
L.

Cultivated for Agricultural or Horticultural purposes Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Polygala x dalmaisiana
African Milkwort,
Myrtle-leaved Milkwort,
Sweet Pea Bush 		No Name Spring Polygala myrtifoliaAfrican Milkwort Short Profile




RHAMNACEAE

Buckthorn Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Paliurus spina-christi
Miller

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: Rhamnus paliurus
Christ's Thorn,
Jerusalem Thorn,
Garland Thorn 		Xewk Tal-kuruna Apr-Jun Paliurus spina-christiChrist's Thorn Short Profile
Rhamnus alaternus
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
Mediterranean Buckthorn,
Italian Buckthorn,
Barren Privet 		Alaternu Jan-Mar Rhamnus alaternusMediterranean Buckthorn Short Profile
Rhamnus oleioides
L.

INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Rhamnus lycoides ssp. oleoides
Olive-leaved Buckthorn,
Persian Berries 		Żiju Feb-Apr Rhamnus oleioidesOlive-leaved Buckthorn Short Profile
Ziziphus zizyphus
(L.) Meikle

ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Zizyphus sativus
Jujube,
Chinese Date 		Żinżel May-Jun Ziziphus zizyphusJujube Short Profile




SANTALACEAE

Sandalwood Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Thesium humile
Vahl

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
Field Bastard Toadflax,
Lesser Bastard Toadflax 		No Name Mar-Apr Thesium humileField Bastard Toadflax Short Profile




VITACEAE

Vine Family

 Description text for this family is under progress and unavailable at the moment ...
Scientific Name Generic Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Status
Vitis vinifera
L.

ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) Not rare This species is not protected by law Special Notes (n/a) Main Synonym: Vitis laciniosa
Grape Vine,
European Grape 		Dielja,
Għeneb 		Apr-May Vitis viniferaGrape Vine Short Profile





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