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Index of Plant Families (7 families in this page)

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

Bullwort,
Bishop's Weed,
False Queen Anne's Lace 		Dakra Apr-Jun Ammi majus / Bullwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Ammi diversifolium
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)
Ammi visnaga
(L.) Lamarck

Sand Bullwort,
Tooth Pickweed 		Busnaga May-Oct Ammi visnaga / Sand Bullwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus visnaga
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Ammoides pusilla
(Brotero) Breistroffer

Small Bullwort No Name Mar-Jun Ammoides pusilla / Small Bullwort Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Petroselinum ammoides
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)
Apium graveolens
L.

Wild Celery,
Marsh Parsley,
Smallage 		Karfus (selvaġġ) Apr-Sep Apium graveolens / Wild Celery 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 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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Apium nodiflorum
(L.) Lagasca

Fool's Water Cress,
Procumbent Marshwort 		Karfus Tal-ilma Apr-Sep Apium nodiflorum / Fool's Water Cress Short Profile
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images.
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)
Bupleurum lancifolium
Hornemann

Spear-leaved Hare's Ear,
Lance-leaved Thorrowwax 		Widnet Il-fenek Mar-May Bupleurum lancifolium / Spear-leaved Hare's Ear Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Bupleurum subovatum
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)
Bupleurum semicompositum
L.

Grey Hare's Ear No Name Mar-May Bupleurum semicompositum / Grey Hare's Ear Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Bupleurum glaucum
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)
Capnophyllum peregrinum
(L.) Lange

Capnophyllum No Name Apr-May Capnophyllum peregrinum / Capnophyllum Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Krubera peregrina
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)
Conium maculatum
L.

Hemlock,
Poison Hemlock 		Ċikuta May-Aug Conium maculatum / Hemlock Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) 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)
Coriandrum sativum
L.

Coriander Kosbor Apr-May Coriandrum sativum / Coriander Short Profile
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images.
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)
Crithmum maritimum
L.

Rock Samphire,
Sea Samphire,
Sea Fennel 		Bużbież Il-baħar Jun-Sep Crithmum maritimum / Rock Samphire Short Profile
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images.
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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Daucus carota subsp. carota
L.

Wild Carrot,
Queen Anne's Lace 		Zunnarija Salvaġġa,
Karrotti Salvaġġ 		Feb-May Daucus carota subsp. carota / Wild Carrot Short Profile
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images.
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)
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
(Hoffmannsegg) Arcangeli

Carrot Zunnarija,
Karrotti 		Feb-May Daucus carota subsp. sativus / Carrot Short Profile
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images.
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Daucus gingidium
L.

Sea Carrot Zunnarija Tal-baħar Apr-May Daucus gingidium / Sea Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus carota var. gingidium
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)
Daucus lopadusanus
Tineo

Lampedusa Carrot Zunnarija Tal-blat Apr-May Daucus lopadusanus / Lampedusa Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus carota var. lopadusanus
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Daucus rupestris
Gussone

Cliff Carrot No Name Apr-May Daucus rupestris / Cliff Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus carota var. rupestris
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Echinophora spinosa
L.

Prickly Parsnip,
Echinophora,
Spiny Echinophora 		Bużbież Xewwieki Tar-ramel Jun-Sep Echinophora spinosa / Prickly Parsnip 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Eryngium maritimum
L.

Sea Holly,
Seaside Eryngo 		Xewk Ir-ramel Jun-Oct Eryngium maritimum / Sea Holly 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ferula communis
L.

Giant Fennel,
Common Ferula 		Ferla Mar-May Ferula communis / Giant Fennel Short Profile
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images.
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Foeniculum vulgare
L.

Fennel,
Sweet Fennel 		Bużbież May-Oct Foeniculum vulgare / Fennel Short Profile
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images.
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Kundmannia sicula
(L.) DC.

Kundmannia No Name Apr-May Kundmannia sicula / Kundmannia Short Profile
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images.
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)
Oenanthe globulosa
L.

Round-headed Water Dropwort,
Mediterranean Water Dropwort 		No Name Mar-May Oenanthe globulosa / Round-headed Water Dropwort Short Profile
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images.
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)
Petroselinum sativum
Hoffmannsegg

Wild Parsley Tursin Apr-Oct Petroselinum sativum / Wild Parsley Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Petroselinum crispum
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) 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)
Pimpinella anisum
L.

Anise Anisi,
Ħlewwa 		Apr-May Pimpinella anisum / Anise Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Anisum officinarum
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)
Pimpinella peregrina
L.

Southern Burnet Saxifrage Sensiela May-Jun Pimpinella peregrina / Southern Burnet Saxifrage Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Pimpinella taurica
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)
Pseudorlaya pumila
(L.) Grande

Small Carrot Zunnarija Tar-ramel Apr-May Pseudorlaya pumila / Small Carrot Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Daucus pumilus
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)
Ridolfia segetum
Moris

Ridolfia Bużbież Il-qamħ Apr-Jun Ridolfia segetum / Ridolfia Short Profile
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images.
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)
Scandix pecten-veneris
L.

Shepherd's Needle Maxxita Mar-Apr Scandix pecten-veneris / Shepherd's Needle Short Profile
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images.
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)
Smyrnium olusatrum
L.

Alexanders Karfus Il-ħmir Feb-Apr Smyrnium olusatrum / Alexanders Short Profile
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images.
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Tordylium apulum
L.

Mediterranean Hartwort,
Roman Pimpernel 		Ħaxixet It-trieraħ Feb-Apr Tordylium apulum / Mediterranean Hartwort Short Profile
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images.
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)
Torilis arvensis
(Hudson) Link

Spreading Hedge Parsley No Name Mar-May Torilis arvensis / Spreading Hedge Parsley Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Torilis helvetica
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)
Torilis nodosa
(L.) Gaertner

Knotted Hedge Parsley No Name Apr-May Torilis nodosa / Knotted Hedge Parsley Short Profile
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images.
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)




ARALIACEAE

Aralia 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
Hedera helix
L.

Ivy,
English Ivy 		Liedna Sep-Nov Hedera helix / Ivy Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hedera taurica
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)
Schefflera polybotrya
(Seemann) R. Viguier

Schefflera No Name ? Schefflera polybotrya / Schefflera Short Profile
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images.
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: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




CYNOMORIACEAE

Cynomoriaceae 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
Cynomorium coccineum
L.

General's Root,
Maltese Fungus 		Għerq Il-ġeneral,
Għerq Sinjur,
Żobb L-Art 		Apr-Jun Cynomorium coccineum / General's Root -
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images.
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)




POLYGALACEAE

Milkwort 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
Polygala monspeliaca
L.

Mediterranean Milkwort,
Annual Milkwort 		No Name Mar-May Polygala monspeliaca / Mediterranean Milkwort Short Profile
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images.
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)
Polygala myrtifolia
L.

African Milkwort,
Myrtle-leaved Milkwort,
Sweet Pea Bush 		No Name Spring Polygala myrtifolia / African Milkwort -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Polygala x dalmaisiana
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)




RHAMNACEAE

Buckthorn 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
Paliurus spina-christi
Miller

Christ's Thorn Tree,
Jerusalem Thorn,
Garland Thorn 		Xewk Tal-Kuruna Ta' Kristu,
Xewk Ta' Kristu 		Apr-Jun Paliurus spina-christi / Christ's Thorn Tree Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Rhamnus paliurus
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of LN200/2011 AND schedule III of LN311/2006) and cannot be pruned or harmed Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Rhamnus alaternus
L.

Mediterranean Buckthorn,
Italian Buckthorn,
Barren Privet 		Alaternu Jan-Mar Rhamnus alaternus / Mediterranean Buckthorn Short Profile
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images.
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 PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Rhamnus oleioides
L.

Olive-leaved Buckthorn,
Lesser Buckthorn,
Persian Berries 		Żiju Feb-Apr Rhamnus oleioides / Olive-leaved Buckthorn Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Rhamnus lycoides subsp. oleoides
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule I of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)
Ziziphus zizyphus
(L.) Meikle

Jujube,
Chinese Date 		Żinżel May-Jun Ziziphus zizyphus / Jujube Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Zizyphus sativus
ALIEN (Introduced in our islands from foreign countries) This is a RARE species. Please do not pick up! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule II of legal notice LN200/2011) and cannot be pruned or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)




SANTALACEAE

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
Thesium humile
Vahl

Field Bastard Toadflax,
Lesser Bastard Toadflax 		No Name Mar-Apr Thesium humile / Field Bastard Toadflax 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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




VITACEAE

Vine 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
Vitis vinifera
L.

Grape Vine,
European Grape 		Dielja,
Siġra Tal-Għeneb 		Apr-May Vitis vinifera / Grape Vine Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Vitis laciniosa
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: MacroPHANEROPHYTE (High trees)


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