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Index of Plant Families (3 families in this page)

BRASSICACEAE
Mustard (Cress)
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CAPPARIDACEAE
Caper
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RESEDACEAE
Mignonette
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BRASSICACEAE

Mustard (Cress) Family

 The cruciferae (cress family) is also called Brassicaceae (the mustard family) and it is a large assemblage of 350 genera and 3,000 species, mostly of herbaceous plants with peppery-flavoured leaves. The family includes many plants of economic importance that have been extensively altered and domesticated by humans. The leaves are alternate or rarely opposite and typically are simple but sometimes have deeply parted segments; stipules are lacking. The flowers are in the form of a Greek cross (crucifer), with four petals, usually white, yellow, or lavender, and an equal number of sepals. There are four long inner and two short outer stamens and a two-chambered ovary positioned above the other flower parts. The seeds are produced in pod-like fruits and often have a mucilaginous coating that swells when wetted. Long, narrow fruits of this family are called siliquas, short broad ones are called silicles.
Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Biscutella didyma subsp. didyma
L.

Buckler Mustard,
Mediterranean Biscutella 		Xeħt Il-forom Dec-Apr Biscutella didyma subsp. didyma / Buckler Mustard -
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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)
Brassica napus subsp. oleifera
(DC.) Metzger

Rapeseed,
Oilseed Rape,
Swede 		Nevew Mar-Jun Brassica napus subsp. oleifera / Rapeseed -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Brassica rapa subsp. napus
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)
Brassica nigra
(L.) Koch in Röhling

Black Mustard Mustarda Sewda Mar-Apr Brassica nigra / Black Mustard Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Brassica bracteolata
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Brassica oleracea s.l.
L.

Wild Cabbage,
Cabbage,
Cauliflower 		Kaboċċa Selvaġġa,
Kaboċċa 		Mar-Jun Brassica oleracea s.l. / Wild Cabbage Short 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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Brassica rapa subsp. sylvestris
(L.) Lam. & Janchen

Wild Turnip,
Bargeman's Cabbage 		Liftija Nov-Apr Brassica rapa subsp. sylvestris / Wild Turnip 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)
Brassica tournefortii
Gouan

Tournefort's Cabbage,
Sahara Mustard,
Asian Mustard 		No Name Mar-Apr Brassica tournefortii / Tournefort's Cabbage Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Erucastrum minutiflorum
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)
Cakile maritima
Scopoli

Sea Rocket,
European Sea Rocket 		Kromb Il-baħar Dec-Aug Cakile maritima / Sea Rocket -
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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)
Capsella bursa-pastoris
(L.) Medicus

Shepherd's Purse Ġarġir Il-ġemel Dec-Jun Capsella bursa-pastoris / Shepherd's Purse -
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Main Synonym :
   Capsella apetala
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Capsella rubella
Reuter

Red Shepherd's Purse,
Pink Shepherd's Purse 		Ġarġir Il-ġemel Aħmar Dec-Jun Capsella rubella / Red Shepherd's Purse Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Capsella bursa-pastoris var. rubella
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Cardamine flexuosa
Withering

Wavy Bittercress,
Woodland Bittercress 		No Name Mar-Sep Cardamine flexuosa / Wavy Bittercress Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Cardamine hirsuta subsp. flexuosa
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)
Cardamine hirsuta
L.

Hairy Bittercress,
Land Cress,
Lamb's Cress 		No Name Jan-Apr Cardamine hirsuta / Hairy Bittercress -
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Main Synonym :
   Cardamine umbrosa
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) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Cardaria draba subsp. draba
(L.) Desvaux

Whitetop Plant,
Hoary Cress 		No Name Apr-May Cardaria draba subsp. draba / Whitetop Plant Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Lepidium draba
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: HEMICRYPTOPHYTE (Creeping plants)
Conringia orientalis
(L.) Dumortier

Hare's Ear Mustard,
Hare's Ear Cabbage 		No Name Jun-Sep Conringia orientalis / Hare's Ear Mustard Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Conringia austriaca
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 (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Coronopus didymus
(L.) Smith

Lesser Swine Cress No Name Mar-May Coronopus didymus / Lesser Swine Cress Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Coronopus pinnatifida
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)
Coronopus squamatus
(Forrskål) Ascherson

Swine Cress,
Greater Swinecress 		No Name Feb-Jun Coronopus squamatus / Swine Cress Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Coronopus procumbens
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) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Descurainia sophia
(L.) Prantl

Flixweed,
Tansy Mustard,
Herb Sophia 		No Name May-Jul Descurainia sophia / Flixweed Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Sisymbrium sophia
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 (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Diplotaxis erucoides
(L.) DC.

White Wall Rocket Ġarġir Abjad Sep-Jun Diplotaxis erucoides / White Wall Rocket 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 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
(L.) DC.

Perennial Wall Rocket,
Sand Rocket,
Slim-leaved Wall Rocket 		Ġarġir Isfar All Year Diplotaxis tenuifolia / Perennial Wall Rocket -
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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)
Diplotaxis viminea
(L.) DC.

Southern Rocket Aruka Selvaġġa Jan-May Diplotaxis viminea / Southern Rocket Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Diplotaxis prolongoi
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)
Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus
(Persoon) DC.

Winged Radish Ravanell Tal-Eġittu Mar-May Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus / Winged Radish 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 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Erophila verna
(L.) Chevallier

Common Whitlow Grass No Name Dec-Mar Erophila verna / Common Whitlow Grass Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Draba verna
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)
Eruca sativa
Miller

Salad Mustard,
Rucola,
Spiked Rocket 		Aruka,
Rukola 		Feb-May Eruca sativa / Salad Mustard Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
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)
Erysimum cheiri
(L.) Crantz

Wallflower,
English Wallflower,
Aegean Wallflower 		Ġiżi Safra Feb-Apr Erysimum cheiri / Wallflower -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Cheiranthus cheiri
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)
Hirschfeldia incana
(L.) Lagrèze-Fossat

Hoary Mustard,
Shortpod Mustard 		Mustarda Selvaġġa Feb-May Hirschfeldia incana / Hoary Mustard Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Brassica adpressa
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Hymenolobus revelierei subsp. sommieri
(Jordan) Brullo

Maltese Hymenolobus Ġargir Ta' Kemmuna Feb-Jun Hymenolobus revelierei subsp. sommieri / Maltese Hymenolobus Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Hutchinsia procumbens forma sommieri
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 Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lepidium graminifolium
L.

Grass-leaved Pepperwort,
Grass-leaved Pepperweed 		No Name Apr-Sep Lepidium graminifolium / Grass-leaved Pepperwort -
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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)
Lepidium sativum
L.

Garden Cress,
Garden Cress Pepperweed 		No Name May-Jul Lepidium sativum / Garden Cress -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Nasturtium crispum
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 (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Lobularia maritima
(L.) Desvaux

Sweet Alyssum,
Sweet Alison 		Buttuniera All Year Lobularia maritima / Sweet Alyssum 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)
Matthiola incana subsp. incana
(L.) R. Brown

Hoary Stocks,
Tenweek's Stock,
Brampton Stock 		Giżi Feb-May Matthiola incana subsp. incana / Hoary Stocks -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Matthiola glabra
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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Matthiola incana subsp. melitensis
Brullo Lanfranco Pavone & Ronsisvalle

Maltese Stocks Giżi Ta' Malta Mar-May Matthiola incana subsp. melitensis / Maltese Stocks Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   No main synonyms for this taxon
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 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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Matthiola longipetala
(Vent.) DC.

Night-scented Stock,
Evening Scent 		Giżi Ta' Lejl Apr-Jun Matthiola longipetala / Night-scented Stock Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Cheiranthus longipetalus
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: CHAMEOPHYTE (Subshrubs)
Matthiola lunata
DC.

Spanish Stocks Giżi Ta' Spanja Apr-Jul Matthiola lunata / Spanish stocks Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Matthiola anoplia
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Matthiola tricuspidata
(L.) R. Brown

Three-horned Stocks Ġiżi Tal-baħar Mar-Jun Matthiola tricuspidata / Three-horned Stocks 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)
Nasturtium officinale
R. Brown

Watercress Krexxuni,
Sija 		Jan-Jun Nasturtium officinale / Watercress -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Nasturtium aquatica
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)
Neslia apiculata
Fischer Mayer & Avé-Lallemont

No Name No Name Feb-Apr Neslia apiculata / no name Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Neslia paniculata var. apiculata
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)
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. landra
(DC.) Bonnier & Layens

Italian Wild Radish No Name Mar-Sep Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. landra / Italian Wild Radish 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) 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)
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. maritimus
(Smith) Thellung

Maritime Wild Radish No Name Mar-Sep Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. maritimus / Maritime Wild radish 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) 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)
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum
L.

Wild Radish,
Jointed-podded Charlock 		Ravanell Salvaġġ Dec-May Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum / Wild Radish 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)
Raphanus sativus
L.

Garden Radish,
Cultivated Radish 		Ravanell May-Aug Raphanus sativus / Garden Radish Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Raphanus niger
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)
Rapistrum rugosum
(L.) Allioni

Annual Bastard Cabbage,
Turnip Weed 		No Name Feb-Apr Rapistrum rugosum / Annual Bastard Cabbage 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) 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)
Sinapis alba
L.

White Mustard,
White Charlock 		Mustarda Dec-Apr Sinapis alba / White Mustard -
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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)
Sinapis arvensis
L.

Charlock,
Charlock Mustard 		Mustarda Selvaġġa Jan-May Sinapis arvensis / Charlock Detailed Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Brassica arvensis
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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)
Sisymbrium altissimum
L.

Tumble Mustard,
Tall Tumble Mustard,
Tall Rocket 		No Name Apr-Aug Sisymbrium altissimum / Tumble Mustard Short Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Sisymbrium pannonicum
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Sisymbrium irio
L.

London Rocket Libsiena Komuni Feb-Jun Sisymbrium irio / London Rocket Short Profile
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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 (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Sisymbrium officinale
(L.) Scopoli

Hedge Mustard,
Tumble Weed 		Mustarda Rqiqa,
Libsiena 		Mar-Jun Sisymbrium officinale / Hedge Mustard 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)
Sisymbrium orientale
L.

Oriental Hedge Mustard,
Indian Hedge Mustard,
Eastern Rocket 		No Name ? Sisymbrium orientale / Oriental Hedge Mustard Detailed Profile
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Sisymbrium columnae
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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Thlaspi perfoliatum
L.

Perfoliate Penny Cress No Name Jan-Jun Thlaspi perfoliatum / Perfoliate Penny Cress -
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images.
Main Synonym :
   Thlaspi rotundifolium
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) Listed in the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)




CAPPARIDACEAE

Caper 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
Capparis orientalis
Veillard

Caper Bush,
Spineless Caper 		Kappar Apr-Sep Capparis orientalis / Caper bush Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Capparis spinosa subsp. rupestris
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)
Capparis spinosa
L.

Spiny Caper Kappar Tax-xewk Apr-Sep Capparis spinosa / Spiny Caper Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Capparis parviflora
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: NanoPHANEROPHYTE (Small trees / Large shrubs)




RESEDACEAE

Mignonette Family

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Botanical Name Common Name Maltese Name Flowering Period Thumbnail Picture Profile Type
Reseda alba
L.

White Mignonette,
White Upright Mignonette,
Upright Mignonette 		Denb Il-ħaruf Abjad Dec-May Reseda alba / White Mignonette Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Reseda fruticulosa
DOUBTFUL ? (It is not yet established if this species is Native or not) 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: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Reseda lutea
L.

Wild Mignonette,
Yellow Mignonette 		Denb Il-ħaruf Isfar Apr-May Reseda lutea / Wild Mignonette Short Profile
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Main Synonym :
   Reseda mucronata
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) Not listed the National Red Data Book (Edwin Lanfranco, 1989) Life form classification: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)


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