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ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid
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ORCHIDACEAE

Orchid Family

 The Orchidaceae are terrestrial, epiphytic, or saprophytic herbs comprising one of the two largest families of flowering plants with about 1,000 genera and 15-20,000 species. The leaves are alternate or seldom opposite or whorled and have a sheathing base and an entire, often fleshy, parallel-veined blade. The flowers are typically zygomorphic and bisexual but sometimes are virtually actinomorphic and rarely are unisexual. The perianth consists of 6 tepals in two similar or dissimilar whorls. The outer whorl of 3 distinct or variously connate tepals is sometimes sepaloid. Two members of the inner whorl of 3 tepals are alike and may be quite similar to the outer tepals. The third tepal of the inner whorl forms a labellum that typically is highly modified in shape and or coloration. The androecium and gynoecium are nearly always adnate into a column or gynostegium. Orchids in subfamily Cypripedioideae have two stamens, one on each side of the column. Orchids in the largest subfamily Orchidoideae have a single terminal stamen and the anthers generally produce one or more waxy masses of pollen called pollinia. The gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 3 carpels that together with the androecium comprises the column in most species. The stigma is just proximal to the single terminal stamen in most species. The stigma is two- or three-lobed and the ovary is inferior and almost always has 1 locule with very numerous, up to several million, very tiny parietal ovules. The fruit is mostly capsular.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Anacamptis pyramidalis
(L.) L.C.M. Richard

Pyramidal Orchid Orkida Piramidali May-Jun Anacamptis pyramidalis / Pyramidal Orchid 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 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Anacamptis urvilleana
Sommier & Caruana Gatto

Maltese Pyramidal Orchid Orkida Piramidali Ta' Malta Feb-Mar Anacamptis urvilleana / Maltese Pyramidal Orchid Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Anacamptis pyramidalis subsp. urvilleana
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) Species considered not rare in the Maltese Islands Medicinal properties not proven scientifically PROTECTED by law (schedule III of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Barlia robertiana
(Loiseleur) Greuter

Giant Orchid Orkida Kbira Jan-Feb Barlia robertiana / Giant Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Himantoglossum 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 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)
Neotinea maculata
(Desfontaines) Stearn

Dense-flowered Orchid Orkida Rqiqa Mar-Apr Neotinea maculata / Dense-flowered Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Neotinea intacta
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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys apifera
Hudson

Bee Orchid Naħla Apr-May Ophrys apifera / Bee Orchid -
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys arachnites
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)
Ophrys bertolonii
Moretti

Bertoloni's Bee Orchid,
Bertoloni's Orchid 		Dubbiena Ta' Bertoloni,
Orkida Ta' Bertoloni 		Mar-Apr Ophrys bertolonii / Bertoloni's Bee Orchid 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)
Ophrys bilunulata
Risso

No Name No Name ? Ophrys bilunulata / no name Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys fusca subsp. bilunulata
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 PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys bombyliflora
Link

Bumblebee Orchid Naħla Mar Ophrys bombyliflora / Bumblebee Orchid 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)
Ophrys bombyliflora f. parviflora
S. Mifsud

Small-flowered Bumblebee Orchid Naħla Tal-fjura Zgħira Mar Ophrys bombyliflora f. parviflora / Small-flowered Bumblebee Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
ENDEMIC (found only on 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys caesiella
Delforge

Maltese Brown Orchid Dubbiena Ta' Malta Feb-Mar Ophrys caesiella / Maltese Brown Orchid -
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys gazella
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys ciliata
Bivona

Mirror Orchid,
Mirror Of Venus 		Dubbiena Kaħla Mar-Apr Ophrys ciliata / Mirror Orchid Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys speculum
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) 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 the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys eleonorae
J.& P. Devillers-Terschuren

Eleonore's Ophrys No Name Mar-Apr Ophrys eleonorae / Eleonore's Ophrys Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys iricolor subsp. maxima
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) 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 the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys fusca
Link

Sombre Bee Orchid,
Brown Bee Orchid 		Dubbiena L-Kbira Dec-May Ophrys fusca / Sombre Bee Orchid 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 PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys holosericea
(Burmann f.) Greuter

Late Spider Orchid Brimba Jan-May Ophrys holosericea / Late Spider Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys fuciflora
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys lacaitae
Lojacono

Yellow Spider Orchid,
Lacaita's Spider Orchid 		Brimba Safra Apr-May Ophrys lacaitae / Yellow Spider Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys oxyrrhincos subsp. lacaitae
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 of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys lojaconoi
Delforge

Lojaconoi's Brown Orchid Orkida Ta' Lojakonoi Mar-Apr Ophrys lojaconoi / Lojaconoi's Brown Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys iricolor subsp. lojaconoi
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys lunulata
Parlatore

Moon Orchid Orkida Tal-qamar Mar-Apr Ophrys lunulata / Moon Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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 VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys lupercalis
J.& P. Devillers-Terschuren

Ophrys Of Lupercales No Name Jan-Apr Ophrys lupercalis / Ophrys of Lupercales 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 VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys lutea subsp. lutea
Cavanilles

Yellow Bee Orchid Żunżana L-Kbira Mar-Apr Ophrys lutea subsp. lutea / Yellow Bee Orchid Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys vespifera
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 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)
Ophrys melitensis
(Salkowski) J.& P. Devillers-Terschuren

Maltese Spider Orchid Brimba Sewda Mar-May Ophrys melitensis / Maltese Spider Orchid Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys sphegodes subsp. melitensis
ENDEMIC (found only on the Maltese islands) 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 the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys mesaritica
Paulus & Alibertis

Cretan Blue Orchid,
Mesara's Ophrys 		Dubbiena Bikrija Dec-Feb Ophrys mesaritica / Cretan Blue Orchid -
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys iricolor subsp. mesaritica
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) 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 the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys oxyrrhynchos
Todaro

Beaked Spider Orchid,
Sicilian Spider Orchid 		Brimba Ta' Sqallija Mar-Apr Ophrys oxyrrhynchos / Beaked Spider Orchid -
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys fuciflora subsp. oxyrrhynchos
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 National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys pectus
Mutel

Chest-shaped Brown Orchid,
Reflexed Brown Orchid 		Dubbiena Hoxna Feb-Apr Ophrys pectus / Chest-shaped Brown Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys fusca complex
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) 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 the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys phryganea
J. Devillers-Terschuren & P. Devillers

Phyrgana Ophrys Dubbiena Tal-Frigana Mar-Apr Ophrys phryganea / Phyrgana Ophrys -
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys lutea subsp. phyrganae
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 VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys tenthredinifera
Willdenow

Sawfly Orchid Naħla Kbira Jan-Mar Ophrys tenthredinifera / Sawfly Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys tenoreana
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 National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Ophrys villosa
Desfontaine

No Name No Name Jan-Mar Ophrys villosa / no name Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys tenthredinifera subsp. villosa
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)
Ophrys villosa
Desfontaine

No Name No Name Jan-Mar Ophrys villosa / no name Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Ophrys tenthredinifera subsp. villosa
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)
Orchis collina
Banks & Solander ex Russel

Fan-Lipped Orchid Orkida Ħamra Feb-Mar Orchis collina / Fan-Lipped Orchid Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Orchis saccata
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)
Orchis conica
Willdenow

Spotted Milky Orchid Orkida Tat-tikek Feb-Mar Orchis conica / Spotted Milky Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Neotinea tridentata
INDIGENOUS (originating from the Maltese islands) 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 the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Orchis fragrans
Pollini

Fragrant Orchid,
Scented Bug Orchid 		Orkida Tfuħ Apr-May Orchis fragrans / Fragrant Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Orchis coriophora subsp. fragrans
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)
Orchis italica
Poiret

Naked Man Orchid,
Italian Orchid 		Ħajja U Mejta Tal-werqa Fdewxa Mar-May Orchis italica / Naked Man Orchid Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Orchis undulatifolia
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)
Orchis lactea
Poiret

Spotted Milky Orchid Orkida Tat-tikek Feb-Mar Orchis lactea / Spotted Milky Orchid -
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Main Synonym :
   Orchis tridentata subsp. lactea
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 PROTECTED by law (schedule VI of legal notice LN311/2006) and cannot be picked or harmed Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Orchis morio
L.

Green-winged Orchid Orkida Tal-Elmu Feb-Apr Orchis morio / Green-winged Orchid 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: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Orchis papilionacea
L.

Pink Butterfly Orchid Farfett ? Orchis papilionacea / Pink Butterfly Orchid -
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Main Synonym :
   Anacamptis papilionacea
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Serapias bergonii
E.G. Camus

Eastern Ploughshare Orkida Tal-ilsien Tal-Lvant Mar-Apr Serapias bergonii / Eastern Ploughshare -
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Main Synonym :
   Serapias vomeracea subsp. laxiflora
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 Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: GEOPHYTE (Bulbous/Rhizomous plants)
Serapias parviflora
Parlatore

Small-flowered Serapias Bajdet Il-fenek,
Orkida Tal-ilsien żgħira 		Mar-Apr Serapias parviflora / Small-flowered Serapias Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Serapias lingua subsp. parviflora
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)
Serapias vomeracea
(Burmann f.) Briquet

Long-lipped Tongue Orchid,
Ploughshare 		Orkida Tal-ilsien Kbir Mar-Apr Serapias vomeracea / Long-lipped Tongue Orchid Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Serapias longipetala
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)
Spiranthes spiralis
(L.) Chevallier

Autumn Lady's Tresses Ħajja U Mejta Tal-Ħarifa Oct-Nov Spiranthes spiralis / Autumn Lady's Tresses -
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Main Synonym :
   Spiranthes autumnalis
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 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)


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