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DIOSCOREACEAE
Yam
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HYACINTHACEAE
Hyacinth
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IRIDACEAE
Iris
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LILIACEAE
Lily
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PONTEDERIACEAE
Water-Hyacinth
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SMILACEAE
Catbrier
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DIOSCOREACEAE

Yam 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
Tamus communis
L.

Black Bryony Brijonja Sewda Apr-May Tamus communis / Black Bryony Short Profile
with
21
images.
Main Synonym :
   Dioscorea communis
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




HYACINTHACEAE

Hyacinth 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
Bellevalia romana
(L.) Sweet

Roman Hyacinth Ġjacint Selvaġġ Mar-May Bellevalia romana / Roman Hyacinth Short Profile
with
6
images.
Main Synonym :
   Hyacinthus romana
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Muscari commutatum
Gussone

Dark Grape Hyacinth Muskari Skuri Feb-Mar Muscari commutatum / Dark Grape Hyacinth Detailed Profile
with
35
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 Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Muscari comosum
(L.) Miller

Tassel Grape Hyacinth Basal Il-ħnieżer Mar-May Muscari comosum / Tassel Grape Hyacinth Short Profile
with
10
images.
Main Synonym :
   Leopoldia comosa
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Muscari neglectum
Gussone

Southern Grape Hyacinth,
Starch Grape Hyacinth 		No Name Mar-Apr Muscari neglectum / Southern Grape Hyacinth Short Profile
with
2
images.
Main Synonym :
   Muscari compactum
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 flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Muscari parviflorum
Desfontaines

Autumn Grape Hyacinth,
Lesser Grape Hyacinth 		Ġjaċint Tal-Ħarifa Sep-Oct Muscari parviflorum / Autumn Grape Hyacinth Detailed Profile
with
40
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ornithogalum arabicum
L.

Large Star Of Bethlehem Ħalib It-Tajr Kbir Apr-May Ornithogalum arabicum / Large Star of Bethlehem Short Profile
with
5
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 VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ornithogalum divergens
Boreau

Lesser Star Of Bethlehem Ħalib It-Tajr Skars Mar-Apr Ornithogalum divergens / Lesser Star of Bethlehem Short Profile
with
8
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 Although not yet protected by law, this species is very rare and should not be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ornithogalum narbonense
L.

Southern Star Of Bethlehem Ħalib It-Tajr Żgħir Apr-May Ornithogalum narbonense / Southern Star of Bethlehem Short Profile
with
8
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 VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Prospero autumnale
(L.) Speta.

Autumn Squill Għansar Tal-Ħarifa Sep-Oct Prospero autumnale / Autumn Squill Detailed Profile
with
46
images.
Main Synonym :
   Scilla autumnalis
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Scilla clusii
Parlatore

Maltese Squill Għansar Tal-Ġonna Scilla clusii / Maltese Squill Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
Inconclusive status Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Scilla sicula
Tineo

Sicilian Squill Għansal Ikħal Mar-Apr Scilla sicula / Sicilian Squill Short Profile
with
15
images.
Main Synonym :
   Scilla peruviana var. sicula
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) Species considered not rare in the Maltese 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 flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Urginea maritima
(L.) Baker

Sea Squill,
Sea Onion,
White Squill 		Basal Tal-Għansar Aug-Sep Urginea maritima / Sea Squill Detailed Profile
with
46
images.
Main Synonym :
   Uriginea pancration
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule VIII of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




IRIDACEAE

Iris 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
Chasmanthe bicolor
(L.) N.E. Brown

Chasmanthe No Name Dec-Apr Chasmanthe bicolor / Chasmanthe Short Profile
with
11
images.
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Crocus longiflorus
Rafinesque

Crocus Longiflorus Żagħfran Selvaġġ Nov-Dec Crocus longiflorus / Crocus Longiflorus Detailed Profile
with
42
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Freesia refracta
(Jacquin) Klatt

Common Freesia Friżja Mar-May Freesia refracta / Common Freesia Short Profile
with
10
images.
Main Synonym :
   Freesia corymbosa
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Gladiolus byzantinus
Miller

Mediterranean Gladiolus Ħabb Il-qamħ Kbir Mar-May Gladiolus byzantinus / Mediterranean Gladiolus Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Gladiolus dubius
Gussone

Small Gladiolus,
Southern Gladiolus 		Ħabb Il-qamħ Tal-wied Mar-May Gladiolus dubius / Small Gladiolus Short Profile
with
6
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Gladiolus italicus
Miller

Field Gladiolus,
Italian Gladiolus,
Cornfield Gladiolus 		Ħabb Tal-Qamħ Tar-Raba Mar-Apr Gladiolus italicus / Field Gladiolus Detailed Profile
with
38
images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ARCHEOPHYTE (non-native, but which was introduced in ancient times, rather than being a modern introduction.(Eg. introduced prior to 1500 A.D.) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Iris florentina
L.

Florentine Iris,
Orris Root 		No Name Mar-May Iris florentina / Florentine Iris Short Profile
with
6
images.
Main Synonym :
   Iris germanica subsp. Florentina
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Iris foetidissima
L.

Stinking Iris,
Gladwyn Iris,
Beefsteak Iris 		Fjurduliż Tal-Buskett,
Fjurduliż Tal-Bosk 		Mar-May Iris foetidissima / Stinking Iris Short Profile
with
6
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 flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Iris germanica
L.

Garden Iris,
German Iris,
Blue Flag Iris 		Fjurduliż Ikħal Mar-May Iris germanica / Garden Iris Short Profile
with
4
images.
Main Synonym :
   Iris x germanica
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Iris pseudopumila
Tineo

Southern Dwarf Iris Bellus Jan-Mar Iris pseudopumila / Southern Dwarf Iris Detailed Profile
with
48
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 III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Iris sicula
Todaro

Sicilian Iris Fjurduliż Sqalli Apr-Jun Iris sicula / Sicilian Iris Short Profile
with
6
images.
Main Synonym :
   Iris pallida
SUB-ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands and neighbouring islands or territories) This is a VERY RARE species. Never pick up or harm the plant! Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Iris tectorum
Maximowicz

Chinese Iris,
Wall Iris,
Japanese Iris 		No Name Mar-May Iris tectorum / Chinese Iris Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Iris fimbriata
CASUAL ALIEN (Introduced in our islands but not invasive, hence found casually) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Iris xiphium
L.

Spanish Iris Fjurduliż Mar-May Iris xiphium / Spanish Iris Short Profile
with
0
images.
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Lapeirousia laxa
(Thunberg) N.E. Brown

African Lapeyrousia No Name Apr-May Lapeirousia laxa / African Lapeyrousia Short Profile
with
0
images.
Main Synonym :
   Anometheca cruenta
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...
Moraea sisyrinchium
(L.) Parlatore

Barbary Nut Iris Fjurduliż Salvaġġ Apr-May Moraea sisyrinchium / Barbary Nut Iris Short Profile
with
6
images.
Main Synonym :
   Gynandriris sisyrinchium
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Romulea columnae
Sebastiani & Mauri

Sand Crocus (columnar),
Dark Veined Romulea 		Żagħfran Tar-Ramel Feb-Mar Romulea columnae / Sand Crocus (columnar) Short Profile
with
3
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Romulea melitensis
Bèguinot

Maltese Romulea Zagħfran Tal-blat Ta' Malta Feb-Mar Romulea melitensis / Maltese Romulea Short Profile
with
3
images.
Main Synonym :
   Romulea columnae subsp. melitensis
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Romulea ramiflora
Tenore

Sand Crocus (branched) Żagħfran Tal-Blat Feb-Mar Romulea ramiflora / Sand Crocus (branched) Short Profile
with
4
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Romulea rollii
Parlatore

Sand Crocus (Rollii's),
Rolli's Sand Crocus 		Żagħfran Tar-Ramel (ta' Rolli) Feb-Mar Romulea rollii / Sand Crocus (Rollii's) Short Profile
with
5
images.
Main Synonym :
   Romulea columnae subsp. rollii
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically Not Protected by Law (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)




LILIACEAE

Lily 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
Tulipa australis
Link

Southern Tulip,
Wild Tulip 		Tulipan Selvaġġ Mar-Apr Tulipa australis / Southern Tulip Short Profile
with
3
images.
Main Synonym :
   Tulipa sylvestris subsp. australis
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 III and VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...




PONTEDERIACEAE

Water-Hyacinth 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




SMILACEAE

Catbrier 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
Smilax aspera
L.

Mediterranean Smilax,
Common Smilax 		Salsa Pajżana Sep-Nov Smilax aspera / Mediterranean Smilax Detailed Profile
with
50
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 (w.r.t. LN311/2006) Not listed in the flora section of the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Data soon to be updated...





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